Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is at the center of a multifaceted crisis. Recent reports highlight the devastating impact of drone strikes, allegedly carried out by Haitian security forces and private contractors, resulting in over 1,200 deaths since 2025. These strikes, intended to combat gang violence, have reportedly caused civilian casualties. The city is also grappling with severe political instability, marked by the expiration of the Transitional Presidential Council's mandate and a US-backed Prime Minister taking power. Gang violence continues to plague Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, forcing residents to flee. The US Embassy in Port-au-Prince issued security alerts due to heavy gunfire. The city's instability is further underscored by the upcoming jury selection in Florida for individuals charged in the 2021 assassination of the Haitian president, which occurred near Port-au-Prince. These factors contribute to a humanitarian crisis, pushing Haitians to seek refuge elsewhere.