Haiti Police Push Into Kenscoff as Kidnapping Fear Grips Port-au-Prince
Haitian police launched an operation in Kenscoff after deadly gang attacks, and the mayor sees hope. In Port-au-Prince, a wave of kidnappings spreads fear. The post Haiti Police Push Into Kenscoff as Kidnapping Fear Grips Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Rio Times .
A police operation in Kenscoff, a farming commune near Port-au-Prince, aims to combat the growing fear of kidnappings gripping the city. The National Police started their push into Kenscoff on September 16th, continuing through September 17th. Mayor Massillon Jean expressed optimism, stating that the police have made advances on the ground.
Kenscoff, once seen as relatively safe, has been under attack by gangs since January 2025. A particularly brutal attack in late August 2026 by the Viv Ansanm gang coalition left at least 47 people dead and over 50 kidnapped, with 25 homes burned. Rights group RNDDH reported at least 164 deaths and over 70 kidnappings in Kenscoff, accusing police commanders of inaction and claiming security in the area had been cut by 60 percent.
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