{
  "id": 3317580,
  "title": "At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/at-least-47-killed-and-dozens-kidnapped-in-gang-attack-near-haiti",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:35:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/gang-attack-kenscoff-port-au-prince-haiti"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nA 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/anger-mounts-in-haiti-as-new-attack-shows-power-held-by-gang-coalition",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:53:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/more-than-50-kidnapped-after-violent-gang-attack-in-haiti-leaves-47",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:23:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}