Escalating Gang Attacks in Port-au-Prince Displace Hundreds
Renewed gang violence has surged across Haiti, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince, resulting in hundreds of new displacements and multiple casualties. The escalation includes rampant kidnappings and direct assaults on residential neighborhoods, further destabilizing the security environment ahead of planned elections. Local authorities and international observers expressed grave concerns that the growing insecurity may prevent the registration of voters and the safe conduct of the upcoming democratic process.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Ouest, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 450
Source: Haitian Times