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Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Six children, including three under age 2, and seven women were released by a gang in Haiti after being kidnapped during a deadly attack near Port-au-Prince, UNICEF reported.
- The gang attack on Kenscoff resulted in at least 47 deaths and sparked international outrage, with the UN Security Council calling for swift deployment of a new gang-fighting force.
- Gang leader Izo 2 threatened to execute hostages if police targeted gang members, highlighting the ongoing violent control gangs exert in the region.
- The UN and international diplomats emphasized the need for increased security support and resources for Haitian forces to combat gang violence and protect civilians.
- The attack displaced over 2,600 people, adding to Haiti's internal displacement crisis, while gender-based violence incidents remain alarmingly high amid continued deportations to Haiti.
