At least 30 people have been killed in a new wave of violence in Haiti after a powerful gang coalition launched a deadly attack on a farming community in Kenscoff, south of the capital, Port-au-Prince, officials said.

The attack took place late Sunday, marking another escalation in Haiti's ongoing security crisis as armed gangs continue to expand their influence across the country.

According to officials, the gang coalition targeted the farming community in Kenscoff, resulting in at least 30 deaths. The latest violence has further heightened concerns over the deteriorating security situation and the ability of authorities to protect civilians in areas affected by gang activity.

The attack comes at a particularly sensitive time for Haiti, which is seeking to organize its first general election in more than a decade.

The country's prolonged political instability and widespread gang violence have repeatedly disrupted efforts to restore democratic institutions and establish a functioning government.

The latest bloodshed in Kenscoff is expected to raise further questions about whether the security conditions will allow Haiti to proceed with its electoral plans.

Communities across the country continue to face threats from heavily armed gangs, while authorities and international partners have been working to strengthen security and create conditions for elections.

The renewed violence underscores the major security challenges facing Haiti as it seeks to move toward political stability and restore an elected government. (ILKHA)