New Wave of Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince Displaces Hundreds
A surge of coordinated gang violence erupted across northern neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, forcing families to flee toward the Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Doctors Without Borders evacuated its Cité Soleil hospital due to crossfire, providing emergency shelter to displaced residents and treating over 40 gunshot victims.
Date: May 11, 2026
Location: Caribbean, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 40
Displaced: 800
Source: Associated Press