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Gang attack near Haiti's capital leaves 30 dead
The United Nations said more than 50 others were kidnapped as gangs set 25 homes ablaze and killed at least five children.
- On Sunday night, armed members of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition raided Kenscoff, burning homes and killing at least 30 people, according to local officials and rights groups reporting on Monday.
- Kenscoff's strategic position overlooking Petion-Ville and southern Haiti makes it a recurring target for Viv Ansanm, designated a 'foreign terrorist organisation' by the United States government.
- Attackers targeted a church filled with displaced residents and torched homes, including that of Dr. Jean William Pape, a leading public health expert, as survivors described a 'night of terror.'
- Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé decried the 'heinous attack' on Monday, promising to reinforce security, while residents demanded the local police chief step down, alleging protection failures.
- With general elections scheduled for December 13, experts warn the volatile security environment makes holding a credible vote increasingly dangerous despite the ongoing buildup of the Gang Suppression Force.
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