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