Intensified Armed Violence Displaces 10,000 in Cité Soleil
Escalating armed clashes involving gang warfare in the Cité Soleil commune of the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area forced more than 10,000 people to flee their homes between May 10 and 15. Displaced residents sought refuge across 20 makeshift sites, facing severe shortages of food, hygiene items, and basic necessities.
Date: May 15, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 10,000
Source: UN OCHA