Global Security · Public broadcaster
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The Kenscoff assault near Port-au-Prince is one of Haiti's largest mass-kidnapping incidents in recent years, according to the UN and AP. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 abducted, while a gang leader threatened to execute hostages. The attack shows that armed groups continue expanding into strategically important communities despite international security efforts. AP News
- Source published
- 26 Aug 2026, 07:45 CEST
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- 26 Aug 2026, 08:47 CEST
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- NPR - World
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- medium · direct source trail
- Source quality
- good
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The Kenscoff assault near Port-au-Prince is one of Haiti's largest mass-kidnapping incidents in recent years, according to the UN and AP. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 abducted, while a gang leader threatened to execute hostages. The attack shows that armed groups continue expanding into strategically important communities despite international security efforts. AP News
What is reported
It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.
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- Source published (RSS): 26 Aug 2026, 07:45 CEST. Publication time from the source RSS/feed
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