UN Reports at Least 78 Killed in Gang Clashes in Port-au-Prince Suburbs
The United Nations Office in Haiti reported a provisional toll of at least 78 killed, including 10 bystanders, with 5,300 people displaced. Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean, has seen spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years. The situation has steadily deteriorated during that period.
France 24Clashes between gangs in the suburbs of the Haitian capital have left at least 78 dead since last Saturday, the United Nations Office in Haiti reported. At least 10 of the dead were bystanders, according to the same provisional toll. Violence since the weekend has displaced some 5,300 people.
The United Nations Office in Haiti, known as BINUH, released the provisional toll to AFP on Thursday. Haiti is the poorest country in the Caribbean.
It is ravaged by gang violence. The situation in Haiti has steadily deteriorated over the past two years. Haiti has faced spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-05-14
United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH) releases provisional toll to AFP
2 sourcesUnited Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH) · France 24 - 2026-05-10
Gang clashes begin in suburbs of Haitian capital, later resulting in at least 78 deaths
2 sourcesUnited Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH) · France24_en - 2024-05-15
Start of two-year period of steadily deteriorating situation and spiralling gang violence in Haiti
1 sourceFrance 24
Potential Impact
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Displacement of 5,300 people from weekend violence adds pressure on already strained humanitarian resources
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Continued gang clashes risk further deterioration of security across Haitian capital suburbs
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Civilian deaths, including bystanders, may intensify calls for international support in Haiti
Transparency Panel
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