Crisis in Haiti: 60,000 Displaced in Just One Month as Gangs Rage

Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has become ground zero for a humanitarian emergency, with over 60,000 residents fleeing their homes in just 30 days amid spiraling gang violence, according to the UN.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Tuesday that entire neighborhoods have been emptied as armed groups tighten their grip on the city. Families are sheltering in overcrowded schools, churches, and makeshift camps, with food and clean water in short supply.

"This isn't just numbers—it's lives shattered," an IOM spokesperson said, comparing the displacement rate to scenes from crisis zones in conflict-driven regions. The violence has disrupted hospitals, schools, and supply chains, leaving many trapped in what locals call a 'live or die' situation.

Why it matters: Haiti's instability affects global migration trends and regional security. Young activists and aid groups are urging international action, but solutions remain tangled in political deadlock.

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Violence displaces 60,000 in Haitian capital in one month: UN

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