Gang Coalition Captures Port-au-Prince Neighborhood
A coalition of armed gangs launched a heavily armed assault on a previously secure neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, overwhelming local police. The violence, which included arson, forced approximately 8,500 residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in makeshift shelters at local schools.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 27
Displaced: 8,500
Source: Le Nouvelliste