IOM tallies the displaced: 42,538 new individuals following the latest gang attacks in the metropolitan area

Since February 14, 2025, gangs have intensified their actions, causing the forced displacement of residents in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince.

According to the latest data collected by IOM, at least 42,538 people have been forced to flee their homes due to insecurity. According to the statistics released, half of the victims are in the commune of Delmas, while 44% are recorded in Port-au-Prince. These numerous families are sheltered in 41 temporary accommodation sites, nine of which were urgently created to address this crisis, the institution specifies.

Given this situation, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its partners continue to provide assistance to internally displaced persons and expelled migrants.

Meanwhile, several human rights organizations are warning of the urgent need for a coordinated response to prevent an even more severe deterioration of living conditions for displaced populations.

It should be noted that the violence has primarily affected Delmas 19, the Codada neighborhood, bordering Carrefour de l’aéroport, Delmas 30, Carrefour-Feuilles, Fort National, Cargo, Métivier, Corvette, and Tabarre 27.

Meanwhile, our descent into hell continues.