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Haiti’s Izo 2 Gang Attack Kills 47, Kidnaps 50+

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Haitian gang leader Johnson “Izo 2” Andre led an attack that killed at least 47 people in Kenscoff.
The raid injured about 22 people and kidnapped over 50, including children.
Attackers torched the Church of the Ark of the New Covenant and nearby homes.
The Viv Ansanm coalition, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist group, claimed responsibility.
Haiti’s government sent reinforcements, promising to restore authority without weakness or delay.

History

Historical Context

The 1991 military coup that ousted President Aristide sparked mass killings and displaced roughly 300,000 Haitians, prompting UN sanctions and the 1994 multinational force that restored democracy. Decades of weakened institutions allowed armed groups to flourish, a pattern echoed today as the Viv Ansanm coalition attacks civilians in Kenscoff, reviving calls for renewed international security assistance.

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Story summary

Haitian gang leader Johnson “Izo 2” Andre led an attack that killed at least 47 people in Kenscoff.
The raid injured about 22 people and kidnapped over 50, including children.
Attackers torched the Church of the Ark of the New Covenant and nearby homes.
The Viv Ansanm coalition, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist group, claimed responsibility.
Haiti’s government sent reinforcements, promising to restore authority without weakness or delay.

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