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At Least 47 Dead and Over 50 Kidnapped in Haitian Gang Attack
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others were kidnapped during a violent weekend gang attack in Kenscoff, a community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. According to the UN, homes were set on fire, and a gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members while attempting to secure the area.
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Armed men launched a violent attack over the weekend in Kenscoff, a once peaceful community located in the hills above Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. According to the United Nations, at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others were kidnapped during the raid. In addition to the casualties and abductions, homes in the community were set alight by the attackers. The incident is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. As authorities attempt to secure Kenscoff, a gang leader has issued a threat to kill the hostages if law enforcement or authorities kill any gang members during their operations.
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