Haiti gang releases 13 women and children after raid that killed 47 in Kenscoff

A Haitian gang has freed 13 hostages, including women and children, days after a deadly assault on a farming community in Kenscoff. UNICEF was instrumental in negotiating and securing the release of the captives. The attack, which killed at least 47 people, highlights the escalating gang violence devastating communities across Haiti. The region has seen widespread casualties and displacement as armed groups continue to operate with little restraint. While mass kidnappings are relatively uncommon in Haiti, their outcomes remain highly unpredictable for those taken captive.