NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade
Gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti results in at least 30 deaths
An armed group attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, killed at least 30 people on Sunday night. This incident follows a series of violent events in the region that have intensified since January 2025.
Read the full story at The Haitian TimesWhy It Matters
The ongoing violence in Kenscoff highlights the security challenges faced by residents and the limitations of current police and international peacekeeping operations in protecting vulnerable communities.
Key Facts
- At least 30 people were killed in a gang attack in Kenscoff on Sunday night.
- Violence in Kenscoff has intensified since January 2025.
- A previous attack between July 4-9 resulted in approximately 105 deaths.
- The July 4-9 attack included the deaths of five children aged 5 to 10.
- Authorities are currently attempting to expand police operations in the area.
- A United Nations-backed force is in the process of building its capacity.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHaitian National Police“Local law enforcement”organizationOrganization of American States“International body monitoring security”organizationHaitian Human Rights Vision“Advocacy group”locationKenscoff“The location of the gang attack.”organizationGang Suppression Force“U.N.-backed security force”organizationUnited Nations“Backing the force currently building capacity in the region.”organizationHaitian Armed Forces“National military”personMassillon Jean“Mayor of Kenscoff”locationHaiti“The country where the violence occurred.”organizationThe Haitian Times“The news outlet reporting the event.”organizationNational Network for the Defense of Human Rights“Human rights monitoring group”organizationViv Ansanm“Gang coalition responsible for the attack”organizationInternational Organization for Migration“Reported on displacement statistics”