According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM - Haiti), in just one month, the intensification of violence has forced nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes, a new record in the ever-deteriorating humanitarian situation.

The escalating violence has severely impacted communities in several neighborhoods of the capital, including Delmas, Carrefour-Feuilles, Martissant, Fort National, Pétion-ville, and Tabarre, forcing thousands to flee for safety. Most of the displaced have sought refuge in 48 sites, including 12 recently established ones, while others have found shelter with already overwhelmed host families.

In total, more than one million people are displaced across the country, a number that has tripled in the past year. Yet, as suffering reaches new heights, the crisis in Haiti continues to resonate. Resources are limited, and humanitarian needs far exceed current response capacities. Moreover, insecurity continues to grow. "People fleeing violence need immediate protection, food, water, and shelter. The situation is worsening daily, and without additional support, we risk an even greater humanitarian catastrophe," Goodstein stressed, adding, "Support to the Haitian National Police must be strengthened to provide them with the resources and capacity needed to restore stability and security in the country."

IOM continues to provide lifesaving assistance to displaced communities in Haiti. Last month alone, more than 16,000 people received clean water and hygiene assistance, while 3,700 received emergency shelter, hygiene kits, medical care, and psychosocial support. IOM teams remain on the ground, engaging with affected families, assessing urgent needs, and delivering aid throughout the country.

However, significant challenges persist. Resources are stretched thin, and humanitarian access is increasingly restricted due to insecurity, leaving thousands of people without adequate protection or essential services.

HL/ HaitiLibre