War and security
Gang Attack on Kenscoff, Haiti, Leaves At Least 47 Dead, Over 50 Kidnapped
Armed men storm hillside community near Port‑au‑Prince; UN warns this is one of the country’s biggest mass kidnappings in recent years.
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Haiti
Stories and evidence records associated with Haiti.
War and security
Gang members killed around 40 displaced people in church attack near Haiti’s capital
An estimated 40 displaced residents were killed by gang members in an assault on a church in Kenscoff, a suburb in the hills of Port‑au‑Prince, on 24 August 2026.
General News
Haiti’s Port‑a‑Prince‑overlooking Neighbourhood Ravaged: At Least 47 Killed in Overnight Gang Raid
The UN reports a brutal attack that has triggered urgent calls for stronger protection amid a spate of deadly assaults.
War and security
At least 47 Killed in Farming Community After Gang Coalition Attack Near Port‑au‑Prince
A coalition of gangs launched a violent raid on a rural area close to Haiti’s capital, aiming to wrest control of a highly strategic region.
War and security
Dozens killed in gang attack on Haitian village of Kenscoff
A deadly gang coalition raid claims 30‑40 lives in the farming community.
Elections
Haiti Sets First Presidential Election in a Decade for December 13, 2026
Electoral council postpones earlier timetable amid widespread gang violence; vote still dependent on security and funding improvements.