Over 40,000 Displaced in Port-au-Prince Following Surge in Gang Violence

UN describes the displacement as the worst in two years, with gangs controlling much of Haiti's capital and threatening humanitarian efforts.

Between November 11 and 20, over 40,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince due to escalating gang violence, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The displacement marks the most severe wave of forced migration in Haiti since the humanitarian crisis began in 2022.
Armed gangs, now controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince, have intensified violence, targeting civilians and clashing in neighborhoods across the city.
The Kenyan-led international force deployed to support local police has struggled to restore order amid the ongoing instability.
Haiti's broader crisis has displaced over 700,000 people, with the UN calling this a test of global responsibility and warning of worsening conditions.