# At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

https://mins.news/en/item/31925

- The Guardian, 2026-08-25 17:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/gang-attack-kenscoff-port-au-prince-haiti

> At least 47 people, including five children, were killed and more than 50 kidnapped when armed men attacked Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, the UN said. A gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if authorities killed gang members, while attackers also burned 25 homes.

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