On the night of August 23 to 24, the town of Kenscoff was the scene of a deadly attack by the gang coalition Viv Ansanm, resulting in at least 30 casualties. The assailants set houses on fire and shot at residents, leaving the community in shock. The lack of effective response from security forces raises concerns about the security situation in Port-au-Prince, worsened by mass expulsions ordered by the United States.