Haiti’s government failed to prevent deadly Kenscoff gang attack

On January 27, heavily armed gangs attacked Kenscoff, a neighborhood home to Haiti’s elite, killing at least 40 people, including pastors, teachers, and children, while displacing more than 1,660 residents. The Viv Ansanm gang coalition launched the assault, storming homes, opening fire indiscriminately, and setting buildings ablaze. Many of the victims were working-class people who farm on the outskirts of the area.

Despite prior…