Haitian National Police Launch Major Offensive in Village de Dieu
On June 3, 2026, the Haitian National Police (PNH) continued a high-intensity operation against armed gangs in the Village de Dieu neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. Security forces utilized armored vehicles, tear gas, and explosive-laden drones to dislodge gang members. The offensive resulted in heavy gunfire and the displacement of many local residents toward the Martissant area. This action follows the recent recovery of the bodies of police officers killed in a previous engagement in Artibonite.
Date: June 3, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 1,500
Source: HaitiLibre