ETT 112_Displacement in Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite (Artibonite)

Executive Summary

Armed violence in Petite Rivière, Artibonite department, Haiti, between October 19-22, 2026, displaced approximately 7,250 people. The majority (86%) found refuge with host families, while 14% settled in existing displacement sites. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is monitoring the situation.

Why It Matters

This report highlights the immediate humanitarian impact of armed violence in Haiti, providing critical data for understanding internal displacement patterns and the instability affecting the region.

Key Takeaways

• Approximately 7,250 individuals (1,637 households) were displaced in Haiti's Artibonite department due to armed violence between October 19-22, 2026.
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  Approximately 7,250 people (1,637 households) were displaced as a result of these incidents, of whom 60 per cent found refuge in the municipality of Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite and 40 per cent in the neighbouring municipality of Verrettes.

• The violence primarily impacted the town center of Bas Coursin 2 and the locality of L’Amour in Petite Rivière.
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  The violence primarily affected the town centre of the 2nd communal section of Bas Coursin 2, as well as the locality of L’Amour, located within the same section, forcing several residents of these localities and surrounding areas to flee.

• Most displaced persons (86%) sought refuge with host families, while 14% were accommodated in two pre-existing sites.
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  The majority of displaced persons (86%) found refuge with host families, while the remaining 14 per cent settled in two sites that had already existed prior to these incidents.

Strategic Relevance

The ongoing displacement due to armed violence in Haiti underscores the persistent security challenges and humanitarian crises in the country, impacting regional stability and requiring international attention.