More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

AT LEAST 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince earlier this week, the United Nations said. It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in the country in recent years, and one armed group leader is threat

UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.

In a video posted on social media, the gang leader threatened to kill the hostages if any of his members were harmed.

It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.

47 Killed, Dozens Kidnapped In Gang Attack Near Haiti’s Capital  HuffPost

One gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages.

Sunday’s attack on Kenscoff pierced the belief that security in the troubled Caribbean country was improving.

More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead  AP News

At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the United Nations said Tuesday.

The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital

Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has sa

Haitian gangs killed at least 47 people and injured more than 22 in a brutal massacre inside a church on Sunday night.

The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital

At least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the ​lack of protection from ‌ repeated deadly attacks.

Haiti gang raid leaves 47 dead, as residents demand stronger protections  Reuters

At least 47 people were killed and 22 ‌more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.

Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti  Toronto Star