Addressing Haiti's displacement crisis demands urgent and resilient strategies that can withstand political instability and mitigate the severe impacts of gang violence. Future security and reintegration plans must prioritize the immediate needs of displaced populations, particularly women, children, and other vulnerable groups. Ensuring that these groups receive access to essential services, such as healthcare, education, and psychosocial support, is crucial.

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Our team acquired satellite imagery of Village de Dieu, the strong hold of the gang Baz 5 Segond, led by Johnson André aka “Izo 5Segond”. We further cross-referenced our satellite images with social media activity from gang members, offering a groundbreaking perspective on their operations in Port-au-Prince.

The Haitian government, the United States government, and the international community can start by naming and classifying the financing, supporting, and providing weapons to gangs as acts of terrorism. This will propel political action, change public perception, strengthen sanctions, and unlock new tools that can counter acts of terror.

By joining forces and strengthening the mechanisms to support locally driven development in Haiti, we can put an end to the era of large, centralized, top-down aid projects created in places like Washington D.C., New York, or Miami by individuals far removed from Haiti.

While the UN-backed mission can alleviate the atrocities, it is not the solution to Haiti’s issues. Stakeholders must use the opportunity to set the foundation for good governance and economic opportunities.

It is critical that actors adopt a whole-of-government approach to prevent counterintuitive plans and ensure that each participating member state has a holistic approach to supporting Haiti.