UN warns of continued violence and displacement of people in Haiti

UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday said that violence continues to drive displacement in the Artibonite department of Haiti, following an armed attack in Petite-Rivière earlier this week.

Speaking at the daily UN press briefing, UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric shared that, “our humanitarian colleagues tell us…families had to flee to safer areas within the town and nearby communities” following the October 19 attack.

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“That is what authorities are telling us. Sporadic gunfire continues to be reported, disrupting movement within the town. Our OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) colleagues are working with partners and local authorities to monitor the situation and assess the needs of the displaced.”