Gang attack in Haiti kills 30 people amid violence
At least 30 people were killed as gangs attacked homes and a church and burned residences in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:23 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:23 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people”
Gang attack in Haiti kills 30 people amid violence
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti - AP News”
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5 5 Gang attack in Haiti kills 30 people amid violence
At least 30 people were killed as gangs attacked homes and a church and burned residences in Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince.