Gang attack near Haiti capital kills 47, over 50 kidnapped
A violent gang raid near Port-au-Prince left at least 47 dead and more than 50 people kidnapped. Residents have called for stronger protections.
Deadly gang assault near Port-au-Prince leaves dozens dead and kidnapped
A gang attack near the Haitian capital has killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50 others, Google News MT reports, citing multiple international outlets including NPR, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Reuters.
The raid targeted displaced people in the area surrounding Port-au-Prince, according to RFI. Officials confirmed the death toll while fears mounted over the growing power of armed gangs across the country.
Residents in the affected communities have demanded stronger protections from authorities in the wake of the assault. The attack is among the deadliest in recent months linked to gang violence in Haiti.
The New York Times described the incident as a massacre, with officials warning that the episode heightens existing fears about gang control in and around the capital. Reuters reported that locals are pressing for a more robust security response.
Haiti has faced an acute security crisis, with armed groups exerting increasing control over large parts of the country, including significant portions of Port-au-Prince. The latest attack underscores the scale of the threat facing both settled residents and those already displaced by earlier violence.
Source: Google News MT