Lifetime Citizen Portal Access — AI Briefings, Alerts & Unlimited Follows
U.N. says gang violence in Haiti has doubled spontaneous displacement sites; IOM reports more than 200,000 people displaced
Loading...
Summary
The U.N. briefing said gang activity in Haiti continues to displace families and disrupt aid; the International Organization for Migration reported that, as of April 25, more than 200,000 people live in spontaneous displacement sites, mostly in Port-au-Prince.
U.N. humanitarian colleagues told the briefing that gang activity in Haiti is fueling violence, displacing families and disrupting humanitarian operations across multiple parts of the country. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that, as of April 25, more than 200,000 men, women and children were living in spontaneous displacement sites across Haiti.
Why it matters: Rapidly growing spontaneous displacement and insecurity are constraining humanitarian access, increasing protection risks and forcing reliance on costly air transport for some deliveries.
The briefing said these spontaneous sites nearly doubled between March and April and that more than 90% of people seeking refuge at those sites are concentrated in and around the capital, Port-au-Prince. In the commune of Kenscoff in the West Department, armed attacks last week displaced nearly 1,000 people; roughly half found shelter with families while others moved to newly established displacement sites. The briefing said police vehicles were set on fire and multiple security incidents with casualties were reported.
U.N. colleagues said they are working with partners to sustain access for relief supplies and personnel movement and to coordinate a targeted humanitarian response as security and funding allow.
