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World · Latin America · published 2026-08-25 · via France 24

Gang assault on Haitian church shelter leaves dozens dead, mayor reports

Armed groups attacked a church in Kenscoff, a hillside town near Port-au-Prince, on Sunday night, killing roughly 40 displaced people sheltering there, according to the local mayor. The assault also wounded dozens and included abductions, with some victims reportedly executed. Authorities have pledged to send reinforcements to the area, which has seen escalating gang violence for months.

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