https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capitalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capital#u50121Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:16:11 +0000The United Nations confirmed that armed men killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 others during an attack on the community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince. The assault occurred on August 23 and targeted displaced people in a church and residential homes. Archbishop Thomas Wenski is now calling on the United States to halt Haiti deportations and reconsider Temporary Protected Status cuts, arguing that removing these protections will worsen the humanitarian crisis following the massacre.Why it mattersKenscoff is a hillside town that has suffered more than a dozen attacks since las https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capital#u49322Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:05:29 +0000Armed men attacked the farming community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others. The attackers set homes on fire and targeted displaced people in a church. A gang leader has threatened to execute the hostages if authorities kill any gang members. This incident is considered one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years.Why it mattersThe attack highlights the growing insecurity in Haiti, where gang violence has become a major concern. The country has been facing a humanitarian crisis, with many people displaced and in need o https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capitalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/haiti-gangs-kill-at-least-47-people-in-attack-near-the-capital#u49135Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:01:03 +0000A gang coalition attacked the farming community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50 others. Attackers set homes on fire and targeted displaced people in a church. A gang leader has threatened to execute the hostages if authorities kill any gang members. Residents are now demanding stronger protections following the raid, which is considered one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years.Why it mattersViolence in Haiti has displaced 1.5 million people according to U.N. statistics. Gang coalitions frequently target areas surroundi