Around 40 dead in gang attack near Haiti’s capital

Approximately 40 people were killed in a gang attack on Sunday night near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The victims, who were displaced individuals sheltering inside a church, were reportedly killed by gang members, with some victims executed. Local authorities have indicated that the death toll may rise as search efforts for missing persons continue.

In response to the violence, the office of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime issued a formal statement expressing compassion for the victims and their families. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis and the vulnerability of displaced populations in the region.