UN chief condemns Haiti gang attack that killed at least 47
dpanew yorkUN Secretary General António Guterres has condemned a gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 47 people, including 22 who were reportedly executed at a church compound...
UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned a deadly gang attack in Haiti that left at least 47 individuals dead, including 22 who were executed at a church compound where they had taken refuge. The assault occurred over the weekend in Kenscoff, a suburb of Haiti's capital city, Port-au-Prince. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that the recurring gang violence and loss of lives highlight the urgent need for stronger security measures in Haiti, both domestically and internationally.
Guterres also reiterated his demand for Haitian authorities to ensure accountability for the perpetrators of such attacks, including through the recently established judicial units to investigate mass crimes. According to the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the attack resulted in over 50 abductions and 22 injuries on Sunday night.
The attackers targeted the community center, setting numerous homes ablaze and storming the church compound where displaced individuals had sought shelter. The UN believes that 22 of the victims were killed at the church complex. Police managed to repel the attackers and regain control of the area. While Haiti's transitional government confirmed the attack and termed it a "heinous criminal act," they did not release the exact death toll.
The government promptly heightened security measures and deployed additional reinforcements to the region.
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