Funeral for 47 Kenscoff massacre victims held amid Haiti security crisis
Hundreds of mourners attended funerals in Kenscoff for victims of a brutal gang attack that left 47 dead and dozens abducted. The massacre, which occurred southeast of Port-au-Prince, has led to renewed urgent calls at the UN Security Council for the full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). Haiti's ambassador stated that gangs continue to demonstrate a capacity for extreme barbarism despite ongoing efforts by the National Police to restore order.
Date: August 30, 2026
Location: Ouest, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 47
Source: Associated Press