The Forgotten Crisis: Haiti’s Internally Displaced Trapped in Misery

Haiti is now home to an alarming 1.29 million internally displaced people (IDPs), according to the latest figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This staggering number highlights the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the country.

Driven from their homes by gang violence and urban warfare, thousands of families have taken refuge in makeshift shelters—often without access to clean water, healthcare, or education.In the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, rows of tents stretch endlessly, forming camps where fear and deprivation dominate daily life.

These displaced communities live under constant threat, as clashes between armed groups continue to destabilize nearby neighborhoods. The Haitian government describes the situation as “transitional,” yet on the ground, no sustainable solution appears to be in sight.Humanitarian organizations are raising the alarm.

Without a national resettlement and aid plan, the crisis is bound to deepen. NGOs warn that both the Haitian state and its international partners must act swiftly and decisively.

Otherwise, these uprooted families will remain trapped in limbo—forgotten victims of a conflict that is rapidly consuming the entire country.