Haiti: The Plight of Displaced People in Port-au-Prince

• Over 1.5 million people in Haiti are internally displaced due to rampant gang violence.
• Armed federations, notably "Viv Ansanm" led by Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, control significant portions of Port-au-Prince and strategic highways.
• Sexual assault, kidnapping, extortion, and arson are systematically used by gangs against civilians.
• Government intervention has been largely ineffective, and international missions have yet to produce tangible security improvements.

The Crisis in Carrefour-Feuilles

• In August 2023, the Gran Ravine gang, led by Renel "Ti Lapli" Destina, invaded the Carrefour-Feuilles neighborhood.
• Thousands were forced to flee as homes were burned, businesses looted, and infrastructure destroyed.
• Survivors face persistent trauma and precarious living conditions in makeshift camps like the abandoned Rex Theatre.

Living Conditions in Displacement Camps

• Camps lack basic sanitation, security, and infrastructure, exposing displaced persons to extreme heat, flooding, and disease.
• Displacement sites are often dangerously close to gang-controlled territory, leaving residents vulnerable to stray bullets and ongoing conflict.
• Reports indicate internal exploitation, with management committees allegedly extorting vulnerable women and girls for aid access.

Systemic Challenges and Limited Aid

• The Haitian government and local law enforcement remain overwhelmed, with community self-defense groups lacking the resources to change the balance of power.
• Aid remains infrequent and unreliable, forcing displaced individuals like the subject "Marie Rose" to attempt to restart small-scale livelihoods to survive.
• The newly deployed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) faces deep skepticism from the public following the failure of the previous Kenyan-led mission.