Haiti families plead for release of hostages after deadly gang attack
- Families in Kenscoff near the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince are demanding the release of relatives taken hostage by armed gangs during last weekend's deadly attack on the town.
- At least 47 people were killed and more than 20 abducted, with thousands having fled their homes to avoid further attacks.
- Issued on: 27/08/2026 - 16:02 2 min Reading time In a video released following the attack, which took place on Sunday night, gang leader Izo 2 threatened to kill the hostages if security forces launched an operation.
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- Families in Kenscoff near the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince are demanding the release of relatives taken hostage by armed gangs during last weekend's deadly attack on the town.
- At least 47 people were killed and more than 20 abducted, with thousands having fled their homes to avoid further attacks.
- Issued on: 27/08/2026 - 16:02 2 min Reading time In a video released following the attack, which took place on Sunday night, gang leader Izo 2 threatened to kill the hostages if security forces launched an operation.
Sources: RFI