Haiti massacres in Kenscoff leave at least 164 dead

Haiti massacres Kenscoff Viv Ansanm human rights report gang violence

A report by the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) reveals that at least 164 people were killed and 23 injured during two massacres in the Kenscoff commune, near Port-au-Prince, in July and August. The RNDDH attributes the violence to the Viv Ansanm criminal coalition, noting that 71 people were kidnapped and dozens remain missing.

The report details how the August attack was meticulously prepared, with gang members using surveillance drones and ground scouts to monitor the movements of security forces. The RNDDH criticized the response of the authorities, stating that security personnel in the area had been reduced by 60% and that institutional failures left the community vulnerable.

Victims of the massacres include 21 elderly individuals, seven children, and 36 women. The organization also reported instances of sexual violence following the attacks, including an incident involving a 12-year-old girl. The report was compiled using interviews with over 100 victims, their relatives, judges, and police officials.

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Haiti National Police · Kenscoff · National Human Rights Defense Network · Port-au-Prince · Viv Ansanm

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[● 2 SOURCES] The report includes interviews with over 100 victims and their relatives. srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The massacres occurred on the nights of July 7 and August 23. deultimominuto.com · n.com.do
[● 4 SOURCES] The Viv Ansanm criminal coalition kidnapped 71 people during the attacks. deultimominuto.com · n.com.do · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] At least 164 people were killed and 23 were injured in two massacres in Kenscoff during July and August. deultimominuto.com · n.com.do · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Gang members used surveillance drones to monitor security forces during the August attack. deultimominuto.com · n.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Security personnel in the Kenscoff area were reduced by 60%. srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk