Renewed gang violence displaces 18,000 in Cité Soleil

A sudden, fierce escalation of armed gang violence in Cité Soleil forced 18,000 people to flee their homes within a matter of days in late May, pushing Port-au-Prince's displaced population to record highs above 300,000.

Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Haiti

Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict

Category: ground battle

Severity: CRITICAL

Displaced: 18,000

Source: IOM

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