ETT 112.1_Displacement in PRA and Verrettes (Artibonite)

Executive Summary

This report details population displacement in Haiti's Artibonite department between October 19-26, 2026, due to armed violence. Approximately 13,912 individuals were displaced from Petite Rivière and Verrettes communes. Most sought refuge with host families, while others settled in existing or newly established sites.

Why It Matters

This report provides critical data on population displacement caused by armed violence in Haiti, offering insights into humanitarian crises that can destabilize regions and require international attention.

Key Takeaways

• Armed violence in Haiti's Artibonite department displaced 13,912 people (3,316 households) between October 19-26, 2026.
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  Approximately 13,912 people (3,316 households) were displaced, of whom 62 per cent sought refuge in the commune of Petite Rivière de l’Artibonite and 38 per cent in the neighboring commune of Verrettes.

• The violence primarily impacted Petite Rivière and Verrettes communes, affecting specific communal sections and localities.
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  The violence mainly affected the town centre of the 2nd communal section of Bas Coursin 2 (Petite Rivière commune), as well as the locality of L’Amour located in the same communal section, before spreading to the localities of La Hatte (3rd communal section of Labady, Petite-Rivière commune) and Chanklot (2nd communal section of Belanger, Verrettes commune).

• Most displaced individuals (77%) found refuge with host families, while 23% settled in 14 sites, including 4 newly established ones.
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  The majority of displaced persons (77%) sought refuge with host families while the remaining 23 per cent settled in 14 sites, 10 of which already existed prior to these incidents and four of which were established following these events.

Strategic Relevance

Understanding the scale and patterns of displacement due to armed violence is crucial for assessing regional stability, humanitarian needs, and potential for further conflict escalation in Haiti.