Armed Gang Violence Triggers Mass Flight in Marigot
On April 13, 2026, severe armed gang violence in the municipality of Marigot, Haiti, forced large-scale civilian evacuations. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Secretary-General's briefing, the attacks directly displaced 1,300 people, marking the first time displacement of this magnitude was recorded in the South-East department. Most sought shelter with host families.
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Country: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Severity: HIGH
Source: UN Secretary-General