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UN Condemns Reported Haiti Massacre That Left At Least 40 Dead

Guterres urges member states to quickly reinforce the multinational mission to support Haiti’s police.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, to members of the media prior to a U.N. Security Council meeting, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 28, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Overview

  • At least 40 people were killed Thursday in Labodrie, a fishing village about 20 miles north of Port-au-Prince.
  • Local officials and media said gunmen stormed the community and opened fire on residents, killing women, children and elderly.
  • Reports attribute the attack to the Viv Ansanm coalition, which the United States designated a terrorist organization in May.
  • The United Nations condemned the killings, urged that perpetrators be brought to justice, and pressed members to expedite logistics, personnel and funding for the Multinational Security Support mission.
  • A Haiti National Police spokesperson declined to comment, while local outlets reported homes were burned after the killing of a local gang figure known as Vladimir.