Armed men attack a community in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Haiti, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others, according to the United Nations and multiple news outlets. The attack also involves homes being set alight, and it follows ongoing gang violence across the country.
Reports describe it as one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. Several outlets say UN officials blame gangs for the deaths and kidnappings and note that the incident highlights worsening security conditions. Coverage also focuses on a video message from a gang leader threatening to kill hostages if authorities harm gang members as security forces try to secure the area. Some outlets add broader context about Haiti’s displacement crisis and gang control of territory. Al Jazeera also reports that gangs release 13 captives after the mass kidnapping.
While all accounts agree on the death toll and scale of abductions, they vary in emphasis—some concentrate on the hostage threat and negotiations, others on UN assessments and the wider security and governance failures cited by commentators.
