At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has said. A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any…
At least 47 people were killed and over 50 others kidnapped in a gang attack on the community of Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, involved armed men who set homes alight and took hostages.
A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities harm any gang members as they try to secure the area. According to the Associated Press, the gang leader specifically warned Vladimir Paraison, director of Haiti's National Police, against using drones to repel gangs in the area.
The attack has been described as a significant security test for the government, police, and international mission in Haiti. The UN has reported the incident, which is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years.
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