Violence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital

UN warns of alarming increase in forced displacement in Haiti

The UN warned on Wednesday that the recent surge of gang violence in Haiti has led to the forced displacement of over 60,000 citizens, marking a record in the country’s already dire humanitarian situation. The UN noted that the escalation of gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has spread to several neighborhoods outside the capital and even reached the remaining secure areas. This has compelled local communities to flee in search o…

Off the Radar: Haiti's Crisis Deepens as Foreign Troops Struggle to Curb Violence

Haiti police fire tear gas at protesters demanding protection from gangs

Residents in a neighborhood of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, protested on Tuesday to demand protection against gangs.

Violence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital

In just one month, intensifying violence has forced over 60,000 people to flee their homes in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, marking another grim record in the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

The organization condemned what happened and demanded an “exhaustive” investigation to identify those responsible, in the midst of the serious crisis that Haiti has been going through for years

Armed gangs in Haiti continue to expand their control over Port-au-Prince, reaching nearly 90% of the city and threatening to seize key symbols of power, such as the prime minister's office and the National Palace. This was reported by the Miami Herald, citing its Caribbean correspondent, Jacqueline Charles. The criminal coalition, known as Viv Ansanm, has strengthened its presence in and around the capital, closing strategic routes and limiting…