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U.N. says nearly 1.3 million internally displaced in Haiti as insecurity grows; most sites informal
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Summary
U.N. agencies reported rising displacement in Haiti, with the majority of displacement sites informal and limited humanitarian access and funding constraining the response.
The United Nations on Friday warned that nearly 1.3 million people are internally displaced across Haiti, with the vast majority living in informal sites that lack basic services and protection.
At a U.N. briefing, a spokesperson said the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported roughly 250 active displacement sites last month, most of them informal and only about one-fifth managed by humanitarian organizations and local authorities.
Why it matters: Informal displacement sites often lack reliable water, sanitation, shelter and health-care services. The U.N. told reporters that since the start of the year its agencies and partners had provided assistance to more than 113,000 displaced people but said funding and access constraints are hampering broader relief efforts.
The U.N. statement said that in June more than 200 alerts were reported across displacement sites and that the overall response remains severely constrained by limited funding and persistent insecurity. OCHA said it is coordinating closely with Haitian authorities and partners to mobilize resources and strengthen its presence on the ground.
The briefing did not announce new funding commitments or changes to operational plans. U.N. officials urged donors to step up support and warned that continuing violence is forcing families from their homes.
