Artibonite Armed Violence Displaces Civilians
A resurgence of targeted armed violence and gang attacks in the communes of Dessalines and Saint-Marc led to the new displacement of 4,419 people. At least six deaths and nine gunshot injuries were recorded following the May 8-9 escalations.
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 4,419
Source: OCHA