Gang attack in Haiti kills 30 people amid violence
They publishedViolence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people
24 Aug, 20:23ZGang attack in Haiti kills 30 people amid violence
First reportAP News · 24 Aug, 14:53Z
Latest reportAl Jazeera · 24 Aug, 20:23Z
Span6 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
At least 30 people were killed as gangs attacked homes and a church and burned residences in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince.
Why
The attack highlights persistent violence as a UN-backed gang suppression force remains below its planned capacity of 5,500 members.
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Haiti is preparing for its first general election in over a decade amid continuing insecurity.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- A gang coalition attacked a farming community near Port-au-Prince late Sunday.
- Homes and a church were set on fire; multiple residents were killed.
- Survivors reported bodies of friends and family on streets by Monday morning.
- Massillon linked the attack to Viv Ansanm, labeled a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S.
- Haiti faces elevated gang violence and fresh political tensions ahead of Dec. elections.
Summary
- At least 30 people killed in a deadly gang attack in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince.
- Gangs targeted homes and a church, and set residences on fire during the assault.
- Viv Ansanm, designated as a foreign terrorist organisation by the U.S., linked to the attack.
- UN-backed gang suppression force yet to reach full capacity of 5,500 members.
- Haiti aims to hold its first general election in over a decade amid ongoing violence.