Gang coalition seizes neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, forcing mass exodus
A heavily armed coalition of gangs launched a coordinated attack on a previously stable neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, systematically burning homes and exchanging fire with local police. The territorial seizure displaced residents who fled to makeshift shelters in public squares.
Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 22
Displaced: 6,500
Source: Miami Herald