Gang attacks displace over 5,000 in Port-au-Prince

Escalating gang violence and armed attacks forced 5,354 people (1,281 households) to flee their homes, seeking refuge in the municipality of Delmas and Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince. This mass displacement across 12 temporary sites was confirmed by IOM emergency tracking mid-May.

Date: May 18, 2026

Location: Haiti

Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict

Category: ground battle

Severity: HIGH

Displaced: 5,354

Source: IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix

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