Mass Migration from Haiti's Capital Due to Gang Violence
More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti's capital in less than three weeks due to gang violence, with over 60% heading to the rural southern region, which is concerning due to lack of infrastructure and resources. The violence has led to over 1,500 deaths and 17,000 homeless individuals.
Key Points
- Over 53,000 people have fled Haiti's capital in less than three weeks due to gang violence
- More than 60% are heading to the rural southern region, which lacks infrastructure and resources
- Over 1,500 people have been reported killed and 17,000 left homeless due to the violence