Haiti’s National Police faces mounting public criticism after a gang attack in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, leaves 47 people killed and more than 50 kidnapped. The violence, which starts late Sunday, triggers anger and frustration among residents who question why authorities did not prevent the assault.
At a news conference Thursday, police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers responds cautiously to journalists’ questions, including refusing to publicly detail what police are planning for the kidnapped people. Reports also note that one gang leader threatens to execute hostages if any gang members are killed during police operations to secure the area. The U.N. International Organization for Migration says the new burst of violence displaces more than 2,600 people, with many Haitians left homeless and seeking ways to return.
Across outlets, the central points align: the death toll, the scale of kidnappings, and public demands for accountability from police. However, coverage varies slightly in emphasis—some focus on the broader questioning of authorities, while others provide more detail on the police spokesperson’s comments and the hostage threat reported around the ongoing situation at Kenscoff.
