Massacre in Port-au-Prince: 47 dead and more than 2,600 displaced

On Monday, armed gangs perpetrated a massacre on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, resulting in at least 47 deaths, according to United Nations figures. The violent attack also left dozens of people taken hostage and hundreds displaced.

In the wake of the massacre, criticism has mounted significantly against the security forces for their handling of the situation. The ongoing violence has driven displacement figures to over 2,600 individuals affected by the unrest.