Haiti : Violence and displacement in the West Department – Flash Update No. 1 (as of 13 May 2026)

Country: Haiti Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS At least 5 354 people displaced (1 281 households) following armed violence in several neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil Displacement remains ongoing, with a significant concentration of displaced people in Delmas and other neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil Suspension of MSF medical activities in Cité Soleil, exacerbating a critical health service gap in the metropolitan area SITUATION OVERVIEW Since 10 May 2026, violent armed clashes have been reported in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, notably affecting neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil, including Martial, Bas Fontaine and Blanchard, as well as Sarthe, Terre Noire, Duvivier/Fougy, Carrefour Vincent, Carrefour Trois-Mains and Cazeau. These incidents have triggered large-scale population displacement. According to the International organization for migration (IOM) , 5 354 people (1 281 households) were displaced as a result of these clashes, very preliminary figures, as population movements remain ongoing. The majority of displaced people (56 per cent) sought refuge in 12 sites, including 10 pre-existing and 2 newly established sites. Among them, 58 per cent were hosted in the commune of Delmas, while 36 per cent relocated to other neighbourhoods of Cité Soleil. The violence has also affected areas near the corridor leading to Toussaint Louverture International Airport, raising serious concerns regarding humanitarian access and operational continuity. Temporary traffic disruptions and protest movements have been reported, further complicating access to affected areas. These developments occur in a context where the same areas had already experienced displacement in March and April 2026 ( ETT 85.1 and 91 ...

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