Recent reports from the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration reveal that over 33,000 individuals have evacuated Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, in the past two weeks due to escalating gang activities. The majority of those displaced have sought refuge in the southern region of the country, which is comparatively more peaceful than the violence-stricken capital.
The surge in displacement is a direct result of ongoing attacks and insecurity in Port-au-Prince, prompting residents to seek safety in other provinces despite the risks associated with traversing gang-controlled routes. The situation has led to a significant exodus, with scores of people losing their lives and approximately 17,000 individuals left homeless since the outbreak of gang violence on February 29.
