Thousands Forced to Flee Homes Due to Gang Violence in Haiti

port-au-prince, haiti - In the Caribbean country of Haiti, over the past few days, more than 11,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence. The situation has also led to food insecurity in the region.

In recent days, approximately 11,000 people in Haiti have been forced to abandon their homes due to the violence caused by gangs. According to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), forced displacement has been reported in the Poste Marchand neighborhood and surrounding areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

The report highlights that the attacks by gangs continue, with more than 11,000 individuals fleeing their homes in the past few days.

According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, 5.4 million Haitians, half of the country's population, struggle to feed themselves on a daily basis.

The World Food Programme (WFP) stated in a report released in October that Haiti is facing the 'worst food crisis in the Western Hemisphere' and has one of the highest rates of population suffering from acute food insecurity globally.

Haiti, with a population exceeding 11 million, has been grappling with issues such as political, economic, and security crises for years, which has put the country at risk of famine.

With armed gangs controlling 80% of the capital, violence in the country has been on the rise. According to data from the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, over 5,000 individuals have died in attacks by armed gang members since the beginning of the year.

The series of violent incidents in the country led to the resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry in April 2024, the establishment of an Interim Council, and the appointment of Garry Conille as the Prime Minister on May 28.

After removing Conille from office on November 11, the Council appointed businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime as the new Prime Minister.