Gran Grif Gang Massacre and Displacement in Jean-Denis
Between March 29 and 30, 2026, the Gran Grif gang launched a violent offensive in the Jean-Denis area of Haiti's Artibonite department. The attack resulted in at least 16 civilian deaths and the burning of dozens of homes. According to the United Nations and Caribbean Today, this specific incident forced 6,000 residents to flee their communities, with most seeking refuge with host families as gang terror continues to expand beyond the capital of Port-au-Prince.
Date: March 30, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 16
Displaced: 6,000
Source: Caribbean Today