Haiti ramps up the fight against gangs in the capital, but violence spreads elsewhere

The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives.

News

OFFICIAL SOURCE DESK

Original publisher: UN News. PRESS01 links readers to the complete originating publication.

View original source →

Official-source notice

The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives.

This update was issued by UN News. PRESS01 has not reproduced the complete source publication. Consult the linked original for supporting documents, full context, image credits and later amendments.

PRESS01 transparency note
This item is an attributed source notice. Editorial context, corrections and significant later developments may be added to this page.