Nearly 11,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, following recent attacks by armed gangs in Poste Marchand and nearby areas, just blocks from the National Palace. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported Friday that the violence, which persisted even during the Christmas holidays, has pushed families into a desperate struggle for survival.
The IOM said 10,867 people were displaced by the escalating attacks, with 95% seeking refuge in 18 locations, including four newly established shelters, EFE reported. This surge adds to the nearly 800,000 Haitians internally displaced by gang violence across the country. Armed groups now control about 85% of Port-au-Prince, which houses one-third of Haiti's population.
