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Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN

UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.

Al Jazeera26 Aug 2026, 08:54 amUpdated 1h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN

UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.

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Source: Al Jazeera. Published 26 Aug 2026, 08:54 am.

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