Haiti National Police under fire following Kenscoff gang massacre
Haitian authorities faced sharp criticism during an August 27 press conference regarding their failure to prevent a brutal gang attack in Kenscoff that killed at least 47 people and saw 50 kidnapped. The massacre, which began on August 23, targeted displaced civilians in a church. More than 2,600 people have been displaced by this specific incident. Gang leaders have threatened to execute all hostages if police attempt a rescue operation in the hills.
Casualties reported: 47
Displaced: 2600