Insecurity forces thousands to flee Port-au-Prince metropolitan area
The worsening security situation in the Metropolitan Area of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) triggered a new wave of displacement in late April 2026. A UN report noted that intense clashes and gang expansion displaced approximately 3,000 individuals during this localized surge.
Date: April 28, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 3,000
Source: UNICEF