Armed Clashes Displace Over 5,000 in Port-au-Prince
Armed clashes triggered by escalating gang violence across several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, including Village de Dieu and Cité de l'Éternel, displaced 5,054 individuals between June 1 and 4, 2026. Displaced persons sought refuge in overcrowded spontaneous sites and with host families. The ongoing conflict continues to push internal displacement to record levels across the capital, according to the IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix.
Date: June 1, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Displaced: 5,054
Source: IOM (International Organization for Migration)