ETT 110.2_Displacement in Gros-Morne (Artibonite)

Executive Summary

This report details the displacement of 10,197 individuals (2,436 households) in Haiti's Artibonite department due to armed violence between September 28 and October 13, 2026. Most displaced persons (99%) found refuge with host families, while 1% settled in two newly established sites. The municipalities of Gros Morne and Gonaïves hosted the majority of these internally displaced persons.

Why It Matters

This report provides critical data on population displacement caused by armed violence in Haiti, offering insights into humanitarian crises driven by instability and conflict in the region.

Key Takeaways

• Armed violence in Haiti's Gros Morne municipality displaced 10,197 individuals and 2,436 households.
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  Approximately 10,197 people (2,436 households) were displaced as a result of these incidents. The vast majority (99%) found refuge with host families while a small proportion of IDPs (1%), settled in two sites established following these incidents.

• The majority of displaced persons (99%) sought refuge with host families, with only 1% in established sites.
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  The violence primarily affected the localities of Péletier, Carnifice and Centre-Ville, located in the 3rd communal section of Rivière Blanche, the locality of Kamas, located in the 6th communal section of Savane Carrée, and the locality of Dosny, located in the 7th communal section of Moulin (municipality of Gros Morne).

• Gros Morne (71%) and Gonaïves (23%) municipalities hosted the largest proportions of the displaced population.
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  Localities in the municipalities of Gros Morne (71%) and Gonaïves (23%) hosted the majority of the displaced people.

Strategic Relevance

Understanding population displacement patterns due to armed violence is crucial for assessing regional stability, humanitarian needs, and potential for further conflict.