Haiti — humanitarian situation

Armed gang violence continues to destabilize Haiti, with groups controlling an estimated 80–90 percent of the country and triggering repeated waves of displacement USCRI. Recent clashes in Saint-Marc and Arcahaie during early August forced new population movements IOM, while fighting in Cité Soleil compelled MSF to suspend operations at the Isaïe Jeanty maternity hospital for the second time in two months, depriving thousands of women of sexual and reproductive healthcare MSF. The United States is moving to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians despite findings that country conditions remain unsafe for returns USCRI. Approximately 1.5 million people, including 751,000 children, are currently displaced UNICEF. Half of Haiti's population—some 5.8 million people—face high levels of acute food insecurity UNICEF, with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes expected to remain widespread through January 2027 and some households facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions in the worst-affected areas FEWS NET. Spring harvests have temporarily improved local food availability, but gains remain insufficient to offset persistent insecurity, below-average income opportunities, and elevated food prices FEWS NET. Additionally, 11,550 children were forcibly returned to Haiti during the first half of 2026 UNICEF. Health and nutrition concerns are acute. Authorities reported 442 suspected cholera cases, including nine confirmed cases and two deaths UNICEF. UNICEF treated 21,500 children for severe wasting during the reporting period UNICEF. Humanitarian access remains severely constrained by gang control and ongoing violence, forcing repeated service suspensions in critical areas. UNHCR has strengthened inter-agency coordination by deploying dedicated protection staff and conducting field visits to identify protection challenges in displacement-affected areas such as Cité Soleil UNHCR. The CCCM Cluster, co-led by UCLBP, DGPC, and IOM, coordinates site management for displaced populations, with seven partners managing community feedback mechanisms during the April–June quarter (CCCM Cluster). FAO distributed goats and provided training to support livelihoods restoration for 2,000 crisis-affected households FAO.