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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead - AP News

Published by Associated Press By Pierre-richard Luxama, Dánica Coto, Evens Sanon · 26 August 2026 at 06:48
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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead - AP News
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The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital. This attack, which took place Sunday in Kenscoff, is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years. A gang leader…

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