Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack
A gang in Haiti released 13 captives, including seven women and six children, following a deadly assault on a community near Port-au-Prince. The release follows a mass kidnapping of more than 50 people and an attack that left 47 dead. UNICEF confirmed the release of the women and children, who were held after the violence began nearly a week ago. Other hostages remain in captivity as the gang leader has threatened to execute them if police kill any gang members during security operations.
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- ✓ A gang attack near Port-au-Prince killed 47 people.
- ✓ The gang kidnapped more than 50 people during the assault.
- ✓ UNICEF reported the release of seven women and six children.
- ✓ The attack occurred in a community near the capital.
What changed
A gang released 13 female and child hostages after previously threatening to execute more than 50 captives.
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Haitian Gang Releases 13 Women and Children Following Massacre
A gang in Haiti released 13 captives, including seven women and six children, following a deadly assault on a community near Port-au-Prince. The release follows a mass kidnapping of more than 50 people and an attack that left 47 dead. UNICEF confirmed the release of the women and children, who were held after the violence began nearly a week ago. Other hostages remain in captivity as the gang leader has threatened to execute them if police kill any gang members during security operations.
Why it matters
The attack targeted a farming community in Kenscoff. This violence occurs amid broader instability in Haiti, which the UN reports has recently received nearly 200,000 forced deportees.
What is confirmed
- A gang attack near Port-au-Prince killed 47 people.
- The gang kidnapped more than 50 people during the assault.
- UNICEF reported the release of seven women and six children.
- The attack occurred in a community near the capital.
Still unconfirmed
- The mass kidnapping took place specifically in Kenscoff.
- The UN reports Haiti has received nearly 200,000 forced deportees.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the status and release of the remaining hostages
- Police response to the gang leader's threats of execution
- Official death toll updates from Haitian authorities
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (15)
- The New York Times — Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre, Officials Say
- NPR — More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
- Sky News — Gang leader in Haiti threatens to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 killed
- NBC News — Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50
- Reuters — Haiti receives nearly 200,000 forced deportees, UN says after brutal gang killing
- AP News — Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack
- Al Jazeera — Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
- CNN — Gang releases some women and children from group of 50 kidnapped in Haiti
- www.cnn.com — Gang releases some women and children from group of 50 kidnapped in Haiti
- nypost.com — 13 hostages, including 6 children, freed by Haitian gang following murder spree
- www.latimes.com — Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack
- www.arkansasonline.com — 13 kidnapped by Haitian gang released
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