Approximately 7,250 people, spread across 1,637 households, have been displaced since October 19, 2026, due to armed violence in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, particularly in Bas Coursin 2 and the locality of L’Amour. According to data from the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 60% of the displaced have taken refuge in Petite-Rivière and 40% in the neighboring municipality of Verrettes. The majority, or 86%, are hosted by host families, while the remaining 14% are located in two pre-existing sites. The DTM continues to monitor the situation.<\/p>
7,250 people displaced by armed violence in Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite
Approximately 7,250 people, spread across 1,637 households, have been displaced since October 19, 2026, due to armed violence in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, particularly in Bas Coursin 2 and the locality of L’Amour.
