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.

SourcesAP News14:53 UTCAl Jazeera20:23 UTC24 AugSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report

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.

Why it matters. The attack highlights persistent violence as a UN-backed gang suppression force remains below its planned capacity of 5,500 members.

What to watch. Haiti is preparing for its first general election in over a decade amid continuing insecurity.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

14:53

“Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti - AP News”

Key points from AP News

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.

SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

20:23

“Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people”

Key points from Al Jazeera

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.

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

14:53

SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti - AP News”

Key points from AP News

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.

20:23

SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Violence flares in Haiti as gang attack kills 30 people”

Key points from Al Jazeera

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.

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