Gang violence kills multiple people in farming community in Haiti

In Haiti, a powerful gang coalition attacked the farming community of Kenscoff, resulting in multiple deaths. The raid occurred late Sunday, with armed men setting homes on fire and killing residents. Mayor Jean Massillon reported that the gang, Viv Ansanm, has been designated a foreign terrorist organization. The violence has displaced 1.5 million people in Haiti, with over 3,100 reported killed this year. This incident follows recent U.S. deportations of individuals, including gang members, to Haiti.

Gang violence kills multiple people in farming community in Haiti
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Published Aug 24, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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