Haiti Gangs Release 13 Captives After Mass Kenscoff Kidnapping

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Haiti Gangs Release 13 Captives After Mass Kenscoff Kidnapping

6 sourcesUpdated Aug 29, 2026

An attack on Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 residents, highlighting the escalating gang violence in Haiti. Six children and seven women were released after negotiations led by UNICEF and local leaders, offering a rare moment of hope amid ongoing concerns about the health and fate of the remaining captives. UNICEF officials and UN diplomats emphasized that the Kenscoff abductions are part of a broader pattern of violence against children and communities across the country. The UN Security Council held emergency discussions urging swifter deployment of a new UN-backed gang-fighting force and stronger international security support to confront the rising threats. Local gang leaders, including Izo 2, have threatened violence in the past, complicating rescue efforts and security operations. Authorities and international partners have called for unconditional releases of all kidnapped individuals and for reinforced protection of civilians in Kenscoff and beyond.

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