Over 2,600 people displaced in Artibonite after armed clashes

Over 2,600 people have been displaced in the Artibonite department following clashes between armed groups that happened last week

More than 2,600 people have been displaced in the Artibonite department following clashes between armed groups that took place last week. This figure was reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Stéphane Dujarric said during a press briefing on Friday, June 26, 2026. He noted that more than three-quarters of the displaced people have found refuge in the commune of Marchand Dessalines.