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DiasporaPublished: 25 August 2026 at 07:35

About 40 people killed in armed gang attack near Haiti's capital

An armed gang attacked a church near Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince overnight on Monday, killing around 40 people.

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Overnight on Monday, an armed gang carried out an attack near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, killing approximately 40 people. The attack targeted a church located in the area surrounding the capital.

Haiti has been suffering from prolonged gang violence that has affected large parts of the country, including the capital and its outskirts. Armed groups have gained significant influence over the country, and their activities have repeatedly resulted in civilian casualties.

Detailed information about the circumstances of the attack or the identities of the victims is not yet available.

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