Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Haiti's displacement crisis is worsening and now extends beyond traditional conflict zones, according to Gregoire Goodstein, IOM Chief of Mission in Haiti. In May, violent attacks in Cité Soleil displaced more than 18,000 people within days, pushing Port-au-Prince's internally displaced population above 300,000 for the first time on record.
Many displaced people are seeking refuge in overcrowded spontaneous sites or with host families already under strain. The distinction between conflict areas and safe zones is increasingly unclear, as recent armed attacks in the South-East Department forced more than 5,000 people to flee a region previously considered safer.
Since early 2026, over 110,000 Haitians have returned to the country, including unaccompanied children, pregnant women, and postpartum women. Many returnees arrive with few resources and settle in areas already coping with insecurity and increasing population pressures, complicating humanitarian efforts.
Across displacement sites and host communities, needs are growing as families report shortages in shelter, food, clean water, and healthcare. Psychosocial support remains limited despite widespread trauma linked to recurring displacement and exposure to violence.