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Violence in Haiti Escalates

25 Aug to 26 Aug
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At least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.

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CBC25 Aug

At least 47 people were killed and 22 injured in a violent gang raid on a neighbourhood in Haiti's capital region late Sunday, according to the UN. The attack occurred in the community of Kenscoff, which has been targeted by armed gangs over a dozen times since last year, forcing thousands to flee. The UN said estimates of the death toll could still change. Residents blamed the government for failing to protect them…

At least 47 people killed in violent weekend attacks in Haiti, UN says →
Al Jazeera26 Aug

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a gang raid near Port-au-Prince that killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 others on August 23. The attack took place in the town of Kenscoff and is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. According to Kenscoff's mayor, Jean Massillon, gang members set homes on fire and killed residents, targeting a church and…

Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN →
NPR26 Aug

At least 47 people were killed and over 50 others kidnapped during a violent gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti on Sunday. The kidnapping is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. According to Romain Le Cour, head of the Haiti Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, the gang leader Izo 2, also known as "Didi", is threatening to kill the hostages…

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead →

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  1. 25 Aug

    At least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.

    3 outlets · CBC
  2. 26 Aug

    Kenscoff resident Marc Paul, 42, said gangs kidnapped his brother, stepmother, stepfather and two cousins.

    2 outlets · Al Jazeera

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  • 26 Aug More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 deadAt least 47 people were killed and over 50 others kidnapped during a violent gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti on Sunday. The kidnapping is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. According to Romain Le Cour, head of the Haiti Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, the gang leader Izo 2, also known as "Didi", is threatening to kill the hostages…NPR
  • 26 Aug Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UNUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a gang raid near Port-au-Prince that killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 others on August 23. The attack took place in the town of Kenscoff and is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. According to Kenscoff's mayor, Jean Massillon, gang members set homes on fire and killed residents, targeting a church and…Al Jazeera
  • 25 Aug At least 47 people killed in violent weekend attacks in Haiti, UN saysAt least 47 people were killed and 22 injured in a violent gang raid on a neighbourhood in Haiti's capital region late Sunday, according to the UN. The attack occurred in the community of Kenscoff, which has been targeted by armed gangs over a dozen times since last year, forcing thousands to flee. The UN said estimates of the death toll could still change. Residents blamed the government for failing to protect them…CBC

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