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Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital
Gang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Mayor Massillon Jean said, describing a “night of terror”. Some people remained missing.
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- Why it matters
- Displaced people already without secure shelter faced lethal violence in a place meant to offer refuge, narrowing the safe spaces available to the most vulnerable in an active conflict zone.
- Most affected
- Displaced people in Haiti — Killed or missing while seeking shelter in churches.
Remaining residents in Kenscoff and surrounding areas — Ongoing gang violence threatens civilian safety even in places of worship. - Likely next
- Whether the death toll is revised as investigations continue and whether missing people are located.
Also reported by: Deutsche Welle