Gran Grif Gang Offensive in Artibonite Displaces Thousands
On March 31, 2026, an outbreak of violence attributed to the Gran Grif gang in Haiti's rural Artibonite region resulted in at least 70 deaths and the burning of approximately 50 homes. According to the human rights group Défenseurs Plus, the assault forced approximately 6,000 civilians to flee their communities in the country's key agricultural center. The UN has called for a thorough investigation into the escalating territorial control by armed groups.
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Country: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Severity: HIGH
Source: Latin America Reports