Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti

A powerful gang coalition launched a violent attack on a peaceful farming community near Haiti's capital, killing multiple residents. The Kenscoff Mayor, Jean Massillon, reported armed men raided the area late Sunday and set homes ablaze. The exact death toll remains unclear due to communication issues. Survivors were overcome with grief, with one woman repeatedly crying, "They killed my son!" while others searched for missing loved ones.

One man collapsed as he tried to support his grieving family. The attack prompted community members to blame the government, accusing it of failing to prevent the violence. The U.S. government designated the gang group Viv Ansanm as a foreign terrorist organization last year, linking the attack to their activities. The Haitian government vowed to pursue those responsible and deploy reinforcements to safeguard Kenscoff.

Meanwhile, the nation prepares for its first general elections in over a decade, scheduled for December 13, amid persistent gang violence that has displaced over 1.5 million people and claimed more than 3,100 lives.