Haiti Gang Threatens to Execute 50+ Kenscoff Hostages If Police Kill Any Gang Members

After raiding Kenscoff on August 23, 2026 — killing at least 47 and kidnapping over 50 — the gang coalition Viv Ansanm threatened to execute all captives if any gang members die during police operations to retake the town. Police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers faced public anger on August 27 over the force's failure to protect civilians, some killed near the local police station.