Horror as 47 dead and dozens kidnapped as armed men storm 'peaceful' Haiti neighbourhood

Gangs now control several areas of the country. 08:48, Wed, Aug 26, 2026 Updated: 08:50, Wed, Aug 26, 2026 People protest for police intervention after gangs attacked the city. (Image: AP)At least 47 people were killed, and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked what was once considered a peaceful community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the United Nations said on Tuesday.The attack hit the communities living on the hills of Kenscoff, in Port-au-Prince, on Sunday, and pierced the belief that security in the troubled Caribbean country was improving. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3