Funerals Held in Kenscoff for Victims of Deadly Gang Massacre
Mass funerals were held on September 3, 2026, in Kenscoff for 47 victims of a gang-led execution that occurred in late August. The mountain community, previously considered a safe haven, was targeted by over 150 armed gang members who executed residents in a local church courtyard. The ceremony took place under high security as residents blamed the national police for negligence. The event highlights the geographic expansion of gang control beyond the capital, further threatening the country's upcoming general elections.
Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Ouest, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 47
Source: Washington Post