AGP Executive Report

Hostage Release in Kenscoff: UNICEF says a Haitian gang freed 13 captives near Port-au-Prince—six children (including three toddlers under 2) and seven women—after a deadly rampage that killed 47 people and kidnapped more than 50. The UN calls it a rare moment of hope, but warns the abductions show how often children are targeted. Global Pressure on Security: Pope Leo XIV urged the immediate release of Haiti’s hostages and called for concrete steps to protect civilians, while Pakistan pressed the UN Security Council to rapidly deploy international support and help stop illegal weapons flowing into Haiti. Malnutrition Alarm: Haiti’s 2026 SMART nutrition survey reports acute malnutrition among children rising from 5.1% (2023) to 7.4% (2026), citing insecurity, economic strain, and limited access to food and care. Deportations Continue: The Trump administration has begun slowly removing Haitians after TPS ended, with ICE activity and deportation flights drawing renewed outrage and fear for families.

Kenscoff Aftermath: A gang released 13 hostages in Haiti—six children and seven women—after the deadly Kenscoff attack near Port-au-Prince that killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50; UNICEF said the freed captives include three babies under age two, a 7-year-old, and two teenage girls, but it’s still unclear if others remain in captivity or need medical care. UN Pressure on Security: The UN called on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, citing executions in a Protestant church during the raid, and urged support for the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. International Push for GSF: Haiti’s UN envoy demanded full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force to its planned strength and stronger enforcement of the arms embargo, while Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to rapidly deploy international support, warning that illegal weapons flows must stop. Deportations Fuel Tensions: As Haiti’s violence worsens, the US continues deportation flights after TPS ended for hundreds of thousands, with critics pointing to a DHS video showing shackled deportees and warning Haiti is not safe for returns. Humanitarian Alarm: UNICEF reports acute malnutrition is rising in Haiti, with nearly 1 in 13 children under five affected. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has dissipated over the Atlantic, downgraded to an open tropical wave, with rain expected to reach Haiti and nearby islands.

Kenscoff Hostages: UNICEF says six children and seven women were released by a gang after the mass kidnapping tied to last Sunday’s Kenscoff attack near Port-au-Prince, where at least 47 people were killed; the UN says the assault included executions of people sheltering in a church, and urges Haitian authorities to protect civilians and fully back the Gang Suppression Force. UN Security Pressure: At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, officials warned forced returns and violence are worsening, calling for stronger international security support as gangs expand beyond the capital and displacement grows. Deportation Backlash: In the U.S., outrage is growing after DHS shared a video showing Haitian deportees in chains, as the Trump administration ramps up deportation flights after TPS ended. TPS Rally in New York: Haitian immigrant supporters marched in Foley Square demanding Congress protect TPS holders and stop ICE pressure. Hunger Crisis: UNICEF reports nearly one in 13 children under five in Haiti face acute malnutrition, citing insecurity and limited access to food and health services. Local Fear in Springfield: Haitian community leaders in Ohio say ICE tactics, including ankle monitoring, are driving fear and disrupting daily life.

Haiti Security Crisis: The UN’s top Haiti envoy urged stepped-up international security after a Kenscoff massacre killed at least 47 and left dozens abducted, warning that Haitian forces can’t face the threat without full, swift support for the UN-authorized Gang Suppression Force. Deportations Surge: The UN says nearly 200,000 people have been forcibly returned to Haiti in the first eight months of 2026, and the pace is rising after the end of Temporary Protected Status. Family Separation at the Border: New deportation flights have included children born in the U.S., with Haiti receiving more arrivals as ICE ramps up removals. U.S. Pressure on Haitian Communities: In New York, Haitian groups rallied against TPS ending, while Springfield faith leaders denounced ICE “shackles” like ankle monitors and called for an end to raids. Local Impact in Haiti: Analysts warn illegal arms entering Haiti—often via the U.S. and the Dominican border—are worsening the conflict ahead of elections. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened, but its remnants could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of Hispaniola over the weekend.

Kenscoff Massacre Fallout: Haiti’s National Police faced sharp criticism after a gang attack in Kenscoff killed 47 and kidnapped more than 50, with UN figures saying over 2,600 people fled; police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers refused to share rescue plans, while officials say an investigation is probing whether the attack reflected “complicity or negligence.” UN Security Council Pressure: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Haiti after the Kenscoff massacre, as international leaders demand stronger action ahead of upcoming elections. US Deportations Accelerate: The Trump administration sent a second deportation flight to Haiti in a week, landing in Cap-Haïtien because Port-au-Prince is too dangerous; reports say the latest group included children, including a 1-year-old born in the US. Springfield, Ohio Under ICE: Haitian residents in Springfield say ICE raids are spreading fear, with community members describing arrests and family separations tied to the end of TPS. Cuba Blockade Renewed: The US renewed the “Trading with the Enemy Act,” keeping the Cuba blockade in place despite repeated UN opposition.

Gang Violence in Kenscoff: Haiti’s police are investigating the massacre in Kenscoff that left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 kidnapped, with UN and Amnesty reports saying 22 victims were executed inside a church shelter; police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers gave few details, while a gang leader reportedly threatened to kill hostages if any gang members are harmed. Deportations After TPS End: The U.S. sent a second deportation flight to Haiti in a week, landing in Cap-Haïtien with dozens of Haitians including children born in the U.S.; DHS also posted video of shackled passengers boarding. Repatriations Beyond the U.S.: The Bahamas repatriated 104 Haitian nationals to Haiti, citing ongoing enforcement across islands. Local Impact and Response: A rural Fonds-Parisien medical center is recruiting doctors and nurses, including former TPS holders, as Haiti’s health system faces staffing shortages. Elections Watch: Haiti’s CEP opened candidate registration, but parties face a major bottleneck verifying party affiliation lists of at least 30,000 eligible voters. Hurricane Outlook: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain and flash flooding to Haiti and the Dominican Republic this weekend into Monday.

Kenscoff Massacre and Hostage Crisis: UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned a deadly gang attack in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, saying at least 47 were killed and more than 50 kidnapped, with civilians targeted in communities once seen as safer. Elections Timeline: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council says candidate registration for the December 13 elections will close September 3, with a final submission window through September 9; preliminary results are expected December 19 and final results by January 9, with a second round planned for February 21, 2027. International Security Moves: Mongolia has deployed a contingent to Port-au-Prince to join the UN-supported Gang Suppression Force, operating from the Vertières military base alongside troops from several other countries. US Deportations Hit Haitian Communities: In Ohio, advocates say Haitian immigrants arrested by ICE in Springfield are being held at the Butler County Jail, raising fears of long waits before immigration court and uncertain outcomes after TPS ended. Haiti-ID Funding: Haiti signed a $3M deal with Japan and the OAS to expand the national identification system ahead of elections, including mobile registration to help displaced and remote residents.

Kenscoff Massacre & Kidnapping: The UN says armed gangs attacked Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince on Aug. 23, killing at least 47 people (including children) and kidnapping more than 50; reports say 22 were executed in a church where displaced families had sheltered, and a gang leader threatened to kill hostages if police move. UN & Rights Response: UN chief António Guterres condemned the attack as proof of Haiti’s “alarming security conditions,” while Amnesty International urged Haitian authorities and partners to prioritize protection and bring suspects to justice. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: As Haiti’s TPS for Haitians ended, U.S. deportations began; an archbishop in Miami urged Washington to “rethink” sending people back after the Kenscoff killings, and advocates in Ohio pressed for the release of a detained Haitian pastor. Haiti at Home: Haiti’s inflation eased in the third quarter, with annual inflation falling to 18.9%, as food and fuel pressures remain central to household costs. Elections Pressure: Haiti’s electoral council estimates more than 400,000 voters already registered, as violence threatens the run-up to the country’s first election in a decade.

Kenscoff Massacre: The UN says armed gangs attacked Kenscoff on the hills above Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50; reports describe 22 people executed inside a church shelter for displaced families, with homes burned and hostages shown in threats to kill if police move. Security Crackdown: Haiti’s National Police high command, led by Acting Director General Vladimir Paraison, visited Kenscoff and ordered specialized units and a judicial investigation into how attackers infiltrated near the police station. UN Accountability Call: UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack and urged intensified Haitian and international security efforts to stop gang violence. Wider Toll in 2026: A UN human rights report for April–June 2026 tallies at least 1,408 killed and 656 injured, with sexual violence and kidnappings concentrated in the West department. Local Life, Still Moving: The Youth and Sports minister congratulated Haiti’s U-14 Grenadiers after their CFU Challenge Series win, while a Taiwan technical mission trained southern farmers on okra production and water management.

Kenscoff Massacre: Armed gangs attacked a once-peaceful community in Kenscoff outside Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50; a gang leader threatened to “kill all” hostages if police tried to rescue them, while the UN says some victims were executed inside a church sheltering displaced families. UN Condemnation & Security Pressure: UN chief António Guterres called the attack “horrendous,” urging accountability through specialized judicial units and warning that Haiti’s security crisis is worsening even as anti-gang efforts intensify. Capital Violence Spreads: UN reporting tied the broader violence to heavy gang activity across Port-au-Prince areas, with hundreds displaced and essential services disrupted. Elections Watch (Northeast): In the Haiti Northeast, more than 30,500 voters have registered since July 20, but residents still fear insecurity and weak institutions could derail credible voting. US Deportations Context: As Haiti reels from violence, the US continues deportation flights after TPS ended, including reports of Haitians arrested and removed despite safety concerns.

Kenscoff Massacre: Gangs attacked the hillside community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, raiding a church sheltering displaced families and leaving at least 47 dead and 22 injured, with residents reporting execution-style killings, abductions, and homes burned; the UN says the toll could rise as searches continue. Security Fallout: The Prime Minister’s office condemned the “heinous attack,” promised reinforcements, and said Kenscoff “will not be abandoned,” while locals renewed calls for better protection after repeated raids near a police station. US Deportations After TPS End: The US carried out its first major deportation flight to Haiti after Temporary Protected Status ended, with DHS saying deported people included people it labels as “dangerous criminals,” as Haitian communities abroad brace for more enforcement. Community Response in Haiti: Gonaïves launched “Katye Pa m Pi Pwòp,” a pilot waste-management push in five neighborhoods, combining weekend cleanups with resident rules to keep garbage off streets. Diaspora Pressure in the US: Faith leaders in Springfield urged volunteers to show up as ICE detainments of Haitian immigrants escalate.

Kenscoff Massacre: Gangs from the Viv Ansanm coalition attacked the hillside community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 40 people (UN estimates later put the toll around 47) after raids on a church shelter for displaced families, with homes burned, dozens wounded, and some people abducted. Local Anger & Security Pressure: Residents and rights groups say police failed to protect people just minutes from a police station, and calls are growing for local leadership to step down as Haiti’s security crisis deepens ahead of elections. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: After the end of Temporary Protected Status, ICE carried out the first deportation flight to Haiti, landing more than 160 people in Cap-Haïtien; the move is also driving fear and self-deportation among Haitians in the U.S. Courtroom Win for Caribbean Visas: A U.S. federal judge struck down a Trump visa ban affecting Haiti and other countries, saying the nationality-based order exceeded authority.

Deportations After TPS Ends: The U.S. carried out its first major post-TPS deportation flight of Haitians, landing in Cap-Haïtien instead of Port-au-Prince due to security risks around the capital, with officials citing gang control and severe danger. ICE Crackdown in Springfield: In Springfield, Ohio, ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians after TPS ended, with community groups saying dozens have been held and warning families are being shaken by arrests and monitoring. Court Fight Over Visas: A U.S. federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Haiti, saying it was unlawful and exceeded the State Department’s authority. Football Spotlight: Haiti’s U-14 boys won the CFU Tier I Challenge Series, beating Jamaica 4-0 at Cap Cana, while Haiti also named Spanish coach David Badía as the new head coach of the men’s national team. Culture & Community: A Miss Universe Haiti pageant in Miami’s Little Haiti highlighted Haitian resilience amid ongoing violence and the end of U.S. TPS protections.

TPS Fallout and Deportations: A first post-TPS deportation flight has already landed in Haiti, as the U.S. ends Temporary Protected Status for 13 nationalities including Haitians, with ICE activity and family fears rising in places like Springfield, Ohio. Courtroom Win for Immigration Rules: In a separate legal fight, a federal judge struck down Trump’s plan to suspend immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, ruling it was “patently unlawful” and nationality-based. Haiti’s Football Moment: Haiti’s U-14 boys won the CFU Tier I Challenge Series, beating Jamaica 4-0 in the final at Cap Cana. New National Team Coach: The Haitian Football Federation named Spanish coach David Badía as head coach, with Haiti’s next competitive match set for Sept. 24 vs Trinidad and Tobago. Culture and Memory: UNESCO marked Aug. 23 with remembrance of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, tying the observance to the Haitian Revolution’s 1791 uprising. Community Life in Miami: The Miss Universe Haiti pageant drew contestants to Little Haiti in Miami, with organizers linking the event to Haitian resilience amid ongoing challenges.

Immigration Courts: A U.S. federal judge in Manhattan struck down Trump’s “75-country” immigrant visa suspension, calling it “patently unlawful” and saying consular decisions can’t be based on nationality alone—Haiti is among the affected countries. Deportations to Haiti: After TPS protections ended, ICE carried out the first deportation flight to Haiti in this phase, landing in Cap-Haïtien instead of Port-au-Prince amid gang-control fears. UN Funding: The U.S. notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward its UN dues, including $125 million earmarked for peacekeeping in Haiti and Congo. Local Life & Culture: In Léogâne, a community event “Ann Jwe Ansanm” brought kids back to traditional games—jump ropes, dominoes, hopscotch—away from screens. Food Relief: Volunteers in St. Louis packed thousands of meals for shipment to Haiti, citing severe hunger levels. Sports (Youth): Jamaica’s U-14 Reggae Boyz face Haiti in the CFU Challenge Series final in the Dominican Republic.

Deportations to Haiti: ICE carried out the first large deportation flight to Haiti since TPS ended, landing in Cap-Haïtien with more than 160 people, as gangs and insecurity keep flights away from Port-au-Prince’s main airport. Courtroom ripple effects: A U.S. judge struck down Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension, calling it “patently unlawful” and ordering reconsideration under normal case-by-case rules—an issue that also touched Haiti. TPS crackdown continues: Reports say ICE has arrested about 300 Haitians in Ohio and is shifting toward actively finding people who didn’t report after TPS ended. Humanitarian support: Volunteers in St. Louis packed thousands of meals for Haiti, while World Central Kitchen-linked efforts are also mobilizing food relief. Local culture for kids: In Léogâne, “Ann Jwe Ansanm” brought traditional games back to children, aiming to pull them away from screens. Security and business: Haitian police are investigating the stabbing death of a U.S. citizen security chief for a major cigarette company in Port-au-Prince.