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Overnight, armed gangs swept through Kenscoff overlooking Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 and wounding more than 22, the UN said; the hillside enclave has faced repeated attacks as gangs widen their grip, prompting anger at authorities and calls for accountability as UN-backed security forces push to bolster protection.
Armed gangs attacked the Kenscoff district near Port-au-Prince, prompting government condemnation and a pledge to pursue those responsible as security forces deploy reinforcements. The assault highlights Haiti’s raging gang violence, which has displaced about 1.5 million people and left thousands dead or injured this year, with authorities citing eight armored vehicles involved and ongoing security concerns ahead of elections and continued deportations.