Haitian priest calls for international aid after deadly Kenscoff gang attack

The Pillar • 31 août 22h11

A priest from the village of Kenscoff called for global assistance following a gang assault that left at least 47 dead and dozens kidnapped, highlighting the broader crisis of gang violence in Haiti.

AP News • 29 août 16h23

UNICEF said six children and seven women were freed by a gang that had abducted more than 50 people in a deadly attack near Port-au-Prince, while U.N. officials called for stronger international security support for Haiti.

AP News • 28 août 00h14

A gang raid on the Kenscoff community near Port-au-Prince left 47 dead and more than 50 people abducted, prompting criticism of Haiti's National Police and raising concerns over ongoing deportations to the country.

cbn.com • 27 août 15h47

Violent gangs in Haiti's capital killed at least 47 people, including children, burned an evangelical church sanctuary and abducted more than 50 residents, prompting condemnation from the U.N. and local officials.

NPR • 26 août 05h45

Armed men attacked the hilltop community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and abducting more than 50, prompting threats from gang leaders and a response from Haitian authorities and the U.N.

AP News • 25 août 21h51

Armed gang members attacked the hill community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and abducting more than 50, according to the United Nations.

AP News • 24 août 23h51

A gang coalition identified as Viv Ansanm assaulted the hillside community of Kenscoff, setting fire to homes and causing several deaths, while authorities pledged a security response.