Hundreds more displaced as gang violence escalates in Haiti’s capital
Summary
Gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has caused hundreds of people to leave their homes recently. More than 1.4 million people have been displaced by fighting between gangs, which control most of the city since the assassination of the former president in 2021.Key Facts
- Rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have restarted violent clashes.
- Hundreds of families have fled their homes due to the violence.
- Over 1.4 million people in Haiti have been displaced by gang fighting.
- Gangs control about 90% of Haiti’s capital city.
- The violence increased after the assassination of Haiti’s former president in 2021.
- Some displaced families are currently living on the streets.
- The gang control has contributed to a worsening security situation in the capital.
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