Gang Violence Forces Hundreds to Seek Refuge in Cite Soleil Hospital
A new wave of armed gang violence in Port-au-Prince's Cite Soleil neighborhood displaced approximately 800 residents. According to Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) reports published by Al Jazeera on May 11, 2026, civilians sought refuge inside the local MSF hospital before intense nearby fighting forced the facility to suspend operations. Overcrowded conditions persist as criminal groups continue to seize territory.
Date: May 10, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 800
Source: Al Jazeera