More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
- Published on 26/08/2026 - 9:40 GMT+2 At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped after armed men attacked a community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the United Nations (UN) said on Tuesday.
- The assault is believed to be one of Haiti’s largest mass kidnappings in recent years.
- Kenscoff resident Marc Paul, 42, said his brother, stepmother, stepfather and two cousins were among those kidnapped.
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- Published on 26/08/2026 - 9:40 GMT+2 At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped after armed men attacked a community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the United Nations (UN) said on Tuesday.
- The assault is believed to be one of Haiti’s largest mass kidnappings in recent years.
- Kenscoff resident Marc Paul, 42, said his brother, stepmother, stepfather and two cousins were among those kidnapped.
Sources: Euronews