Renewed Gang Clashes Force Over 1,300 to Flee West Department
Between July 1 and July 7, 2026, intense armed clashes in the municipality of Ganthier displaced 1,328 people (262 households). The IOM reported that the fighting heavily impacted the localities of Pinso and Grand-État, marking the first major incident of mass displacement in the area since late 2024. All affected families moved to host families within the broader municipality.
Date: July 7, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Displaced: 1,328
Source: IOM