Key Country Indicators
GDP (current US$)
47.52
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in 2028Inflation rate, average consumer prices
12.9
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in 2028Real GDP growth
1.2
in 2028Population Growth
1.1
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in 2026Population, total
12.0
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in 2026Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
1.4
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in 2025Urban Population
55.6
in 2025International Migrants
19.6
K
in 2024Population Density
422.3
people/km²
in 2023Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of population)
41.3 in 2016
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Overall Risk Score
Moderately High
7.5/10
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Among the top 25% most at-risk countries
10th
out of 190 countries
Hazard & Exposure
Moderately High
Vulnerability
Moderately High
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Moderately High
Crisis Severity
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Overall Severity Score
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8.9/10
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High risk of crisis impact
Overall Severity Rank
Among the top 25% most at-risk countries
16th
out of 114 countries
Daily Updates and Emerging Signals
| Date | Title | Description | STEEP | Level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-08-2026 | Battles in Haiti, Ouest | On 8 July 2026, in Tabarre - Sarthe, Ouest, armed clashes were registered in the area near the airport. There is no information on the circumstances of the clashes, although gang activities were also registered at the location. Casualties unknown. | Conflict | ACLED | |
| 07-08-2026 | Battles in Haiti, Ouest | On 8 July 2026, in Tabarre - Sarthe, Ouest, armed clashes were registered in the area near the airport. There is no information on the circumstances of the clashes, although gang activities were also registered at the location. Casualties unknown. | Conflict | ACLED | |
| 07-08-2026 | Violence against civilians in Haiti, Ouest | On 8 July 2026, in Kenscoff, Ouest, in the early morning (around 2:00 a.m.), heavily armed members of the Base 5 Secondes Gang (affiliated with the Viv Ansanm coalition) attacked several areas within the Grand Fond communal section (Kenscoff's 5th communal section), including Robin, Mahotiere, Dumisseau, Do Blanc, Bernard 1 and 2, Do Pak, Kabamon, and De Savann. The criminals set fire to properties, small businesses, vehicles, and a communication antenna. The burned houses belonged to relatives of self-defense group members. Several churches were also destroyed. The commune's mayor claimed that many people were killed, injured, or went missing, and that several residents were kidnapped. Their whereabouts are unknown. The police managed to free a woman on 9 July (coded separately). A witness identified one of the fatal victims as a resident and candidate for baccalaureate exams. The day after, eight bodies belonging to civilians were found. Three were calcined and five were recovered. Some victims' bodies were used as barricades to block roads. The criminals also cut down pines and set up roadblocks. Many families fled their homes. The gang members had threatened to attack Robin as a reprisal against self-defense group members who had supported the police in anti-gang operations. Between 4 and 9 July, 61 people, including 14 children, were killed as a result of armed violence in the Kenscoff and Petionville communes. 61 fatalities split across 11 events. 8 coded here. | Conflict | ACLED | |
| 07-08-2026 | Strategic developments in Haiti, Ouest | Movement of forces: On 8 July 2026, in Port-au-Prince, Ouest, overnight, a contingent of 300 Sri Lanka military officers arrived at Port-au-Prince and joined the Gang Suppression Force. | Conflict | ACLED | |
| 06-08-2026 | Criminal Violence in Ecuador | The Wachenheim Center for Peace and Security’s Global Conflict Tracker is an interactive guide to ongoing conflicts around the world of concern to the United States. | Political | Global Conflict Tracker | |
| 05-08-2026 | According to local media , the Provisional Electoral Council continued voter registration operations this week without major disruptions, including in parts of the West Department (see also UNOCC | According to local media , the Provisional Electoral Council continued voter registration operations this week without major disruptions, including in parts of the West Department (see also UNOCC Daily of 27 July) . However, registration remains limited to ten centres in Pétion -Ville, Delmas and Tabarre due to insecurity and gang activity across much of Port -au-Prince. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 29-07-2026 | Criminal Violence in Haiti | Foreign interventions, political crises, and natural disasters have long destabilized Haiti, a trajectory that worsened sharply after the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Armed gangs moved to fill the vacuum, seizing control of an estimated 90 percent of Port-au-Prince and displacing... | Political | Global Conflict Tracker | |
| 27-07-2026 | Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has sch eduled the country's first general elections in more than a decade, with voting set for 13 December this year and a new government envisaged by March 2027 | Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has sch eduled the country's first general elections in more than a decade, with voting set for 13 December this year and a new government envisaged by March 2027. Experts, however, question whether this compressed five -month timeline is achievable amid severe levels of insecurity, mass displacement, outdated voter rolls, and major voter registration challenges. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 20-07-2026 | Armed violence continues to drive displacement in Artibonite Department where , since 6 July, approximately 3,225 people have been displaced from Dessalines and Petite -Rivière | Armed violence continues to drive displacement in Artibonite Department where , since 6 July, approximately 3,225 people have been displaced from Dessalines and Petite -Rivière . OCHA also reports clashes on 12 July in Morne Kanga (Saint -Marc) that displaced a further 700 people . This violence comes amid growing concern s about the impact of insecurity on children in Haiti. T he Secretary -General's Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict has document ed more than 2,000 verified grave violations affecting children in Haiti over the past year . 4 | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 15-07-2026 | IOM report s that more than 26,500 people were forcibly returned to Haiti in June 2026, the highest monthly figure this year | IOM report s that more than 26,500 people were forcibly returned to Haiti in June 2026, the highest monthly figure this year. Most recently, armed attacks in Kenscoff, West Department, displaced more than 5, people, the largest displacement recorded there since February 2025 . In Artibonite Department, attacks since 6 July in Dessalines and Petite -Rivière displaced approximately 1,800 people . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 09-07-2026 | Between 7 -8 July, security incidents were reported across two departments involving gang activity, including armed clashes between rival elements, attacks on local communities, road blockages | Between 7 -8 July, security incidents were reported across two departments involving gang activity, including armed clashes between rival elements, attacks on local communities, road blockages associated with protests and law enforcement. The most serious i ncident occurred in Robin area (about 10 km from Port -au- Prince), where members of the Viv Ansanm gang reportedly set multiple houses on fire and abducted several residents. No confirmed casualty figures were reported. Venezuela Authorities report ed yesterday 3,811 people dead, 16,740 injured and approximately 17,900 people who lost their homes as a result of the 24 June earthquake s. During his ongoing visit to Venezuela, USG/ERC Fletcher announced an additional US$ 296 million appeal under the Humanitarian Response Plan to assist 1.3 million people affected by the earthquake s over the next six months. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 08-07-2026 | Senior BINUH officials are cited warning that upwards of 70 per cent of Port -au-Prince is controlled by gangs, with 1 | Senior BINUH officials are cited warning that upwards of 70 per cent of Port -au-Prince is controlled by gangs, with 1.5 million people displaced and at least 1,600 others killed in recent months. Meanwhile, the | Political | UNOCC | |
| 29-06-2026 | There is med ia interest in some human rights organisations' opposition to the anticipated deployment of Sri Lankan troops in support of the Gang Suppression Force | There is med ia interest in some human rights organisations' opposition to the anticipated deployment of Sri Lankan troops in support of the Gang Suppression Force. Reports cite allegations of widespread child sexual abuse and exploitation during Sri Lanka's previous deployment to MINUSTAH and an alleged failure to hold impli cated troops accountable. Other media reports, meanwhile, describe escalating gang violence across the country. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 25-06-2026 | Over 5,000 people were displaced in Cité Soleil following armed clashes since 13 June , with most settling across eight sites in the municipality and some relocating to Delmas | Over 5,000 people were displaced in Cité Soleil following armed clashes since 13 June , with most settling across eight sites in the municipality and some relocating to Delmas. These population movements reflect worsening insecurity and increasing pressure on displacement sites and host communities . On 21 June , the Gang Suppression Force conducted its first operations in Tabarre , recovering Molotov cocktails and apprehending several individuals . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 24-06-2026 | Yellow fever - Global | Globally, in 2025 and early 2026, sylvatic yellow fever (YF) transmission in high-risk areas has been strongly influenced by rainfall, temperature and mosquito ecology. In 2025, the epidemiological situation was defined by sustained transmission in Africa and a notable rise in the Americas, including spread into lower‑risk zones. African Region : Twenty-six countries in the WHO African Region and one in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region are considered high-risk for YF as per EYE strategy classification. Of these 27 countries, 26 have introduced the yellow fever vaccine in their routine immunization schedule, however coverage in many countries remains below target with an average coverage of 65% across the region in 2024. Since 2023, eight countries with no recent activity have detected new cases, indicating viral circulation in areas with low vaccination coverage and limited surveillance capacity. In 2025, two outbreaks were recorded (in Angola and in Central African Republic) along with several events that required emergency vaccination. From January to May 2026, 16 confirmed cases were reported in three countries (Burkina Faso, Central African Republic and Cameroon), with additional suspected cases under investigation reported in five countries (Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, and Nigeria). Most infections are linked to ongoing sylvatic transmission spilling over into rural, under‑immunized communities. Recurrent events are straining health systems and increasing the risk of cross‑border spread. Region of the Americas: All 13 countries at high-risk for YF as per EYE strategy classification include the vaccine in their routine immunization, but coverage varies widely. After limited activity in 2024, transmission expanded sharply in 2025, including into areas that had not reported cases for decades. The region recorded 241 cases and 100 deaths between late 2024 and early 2025, an eightfold increase from the previous year. From January to May 2026, six countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela) reported 79 confirmed cases, with Colombia most affected due to sylvatic exposure and travel by unvaccinated visitors. Ecological suitability for mosquito vectors, uneven vaccination coverage, increased human mobility, and the expansion of urban areas into forested environments continue to facilitate viral transmission. Other Regions: In regions outside Africa and the Americas, the risk of YF is primarily associated with imported cases, as no established local transmission cycles are present. Many countries require proof of vaccination for travellers from at‑risk areas. No imported cases were detected in 2025–2026, but ongoing transmission elsewhere, expanding vector habitats, rapid urbanization, and high international mobility mean the risk of introduction persists. The impact of any imported case would depend on rapid detection and the ability to respond effectively in areas where competent mosquito vectors are present. | Social | WHO | |
| 22-06-2026 | There are belate d reports that at least 84 people (including 25 women and ei ght boys ) were killed , injured , and at least nine women and four girls raped in Cité Soleil 's Belekou neighbourhood | There are belate d reports that at least 84 people (including 25 women and ei ght boys ) were killed , injured , and at least nine women and four girls raped in Cité Soleil 's Belekou neighbourhood between and 16 June, the majority of whom were killed from a Belekou gang attack on 300 people who had gathered shortly after Haiti's national team had played a World Cup match on 13 June . Subsequent retaliatory assaults by Wharf Jérémie and police engagements caused further deaths, including 16 civilians and several gang members, alongside additional injuries from stray bullets (see also UNOCC Daily of 16 June) . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 16-06-2026 | Further to yesterday's report, DSS describes intensified law enforcement operations in the Port -au-Prince metropolitan area over the last two days, with the Haitian National Police and the Gang | Further to yesterday's report, DSS describes intensified law enforcement operations in the Port -au-Prince metropolitan area over the last two days, with the Haitian National Police and the Gang Suppression Force conducting their first joint operation in th e Wharf Jérémie area, a strategically important logistics and transport hub. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 02-06-2026 | OHCHR has welcomed the opening of two specialized judicial units expected to address complex corruption cases, including illicit arms trade and money laundering, as well as serious human rights | OHCHR has welcomed the opening of two specialized judicial units expected to address complex corruption cases, including illicit arms trade and money laundering, as well as serious human rights violations and abuses. In this context, DSS describes sustained criminal group a ctivity and extensive operations undertaken by state security forces over the past three days, with Port -au-Prince most severely affected. | Economic, Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 29-05-2026 | DSS reports s ustaine d armed clashes between security forces and organised criminal groups in the Port - au-Prince area over the past two days, including the reported use of explosive UAVs | DSS reports s ustaine d armed clashes between security forces and organised criminal groups in the Port - au-Prince area over the past two days, including the reported use of explosive UAVs . Meanwhile, OCHA warns that internal displacement nationwide has reached 1.5 million people, with nearly 95,000 newly displaced since December 2025 . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 28-05-2026 | DSS reports that intensified criminal activity near the international airport in Port-au-Prince and an FAA - related suspension of UN rotary -wing flights are constraining mobility, with potential | DSS reports that intensified criminal activity near the international airport in Port-au-Prince and an FAA - related suspension of UN rotary -wing flights are constraining mobility, with potential impacts on air access and the upcoming Gang Suppression Force deployment. Meanwhile, BINUH reports the official deployment, yesterday, of specialized investigative police units focused on majo r and financial crimes, with technical support being provided by OHCHR and UNODC and financial support from the EU and the UK. In this context , the IOM's latest assessment estimates Haiti's IDP population at about 1.47 million ; at the same time, r eturns have nearly doubled , to 166,000 , but remain largely concentrated and potentially unsustainable (see also UNOCC Daily of 26 May) . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 26-05-2026 | The IOM warn ed yesterday that infighting among armed group elements in several areas of Port-au-Prince has, since 10 May, displaced an estimated 17,500 people, particularly from the Cité Soleil | The IOM warn ed yesterday that infighting among armed group elements in several areas of Port-au-Prince has, since 10 May, displaced an estimated 17,500 people, particularly from the Cité Soleil neighbourhood (see also UNOCC Updates of 13 and 20 May) . | Political | UNOCC | |
| 20-05-2026 | DSS reported multiple security incidents across West, North and Artibonite departments over the last two days, with government operations against gangs, localized criminal attacks and illegal | DSS reported multiple security incidents across West, North and Artibonite departments over the last two days, with government operations against gangs, localized criminal attacks and illegal checkpoints contributing to movement disruptions. The most severe impacts were recorded in the Port -au-Prince metropolitan area, particularly around the international airport, elevat ing security risks to UN personnel. The IOM separately report ed some 10,200 people displaced since 10 May in the capital's Cite Soleil neighborhood . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 19-05-2026 | Intense gang clashes in Cité Soleil and Croix -des-Bouquets between 6 March and 16 May, caused some 390 fatalities and 294 injuries, with over 10,000 people displaced as multiple gangs sought | Intense gang clashes in Cité Soleil and Croix -des-Bouquets between 6 March and 16 May, caused some 390 fatalities and 294 injuries, with over 10,000 people displaced as multiple gangs sought territorial expansion . Sexual violence, deliberate targeting of civilians, and the burning of at least 87 structures further disrupted essential services. | Political | UNOCC | |
| 13-05-2026 | OCHA describes intensified armed violence in Cité Soleil (Port-au-Prince ) since Sunday , forcing a suspension of medical activities | OCHA describes intensified armed violence in Cité Soleil (Port-au-Prince ) since Sunday , forcing a suspension of medical activities . Insecurity is also spreading , toward areas near Toussaint Louverture International Airport and impacting key access routes, prompting renewed concerns about humanitarian access and operational continuity. Gang control and associated civilian displacement continues to be reported across Haiti's capital city. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 11-05-2026 | BINUH warned last Friday that Haiti's security situation remained “extremely worrying”, with at least 1, people killed and 745 injured amid escalating gang violence and anti -gang operations | BINUH warned last Friday that Haiti's security situation remained “extremely worrying”, with at least 1, people killed and 745 injured amid escalating gang violence and anti -gang operations undertaken in the first quarter of this year. Widespread killings, kidnappi ngs, sexual violence and attacks on civilians are of stated concern, particularly in Port -au-Prince, Artibonite and Centre departments. Also of concern are civilian deaths linked to security force operations and drone strikes. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 08-05-2026 | OCHA reporte d 1,927 gender based violence incidents from January to March 2026 -a 41 per cent increase over the quarter -largely affecting displaced women and girls , while r esponse capacity | OCHA reporte d 1,927 gender based violence incidents from January to March 2026 -a 41 per cent increase over the quarter -largely affecting displaced women and girls , while r esponse capacity remains critically underfunded, with only 5.5 per cent of needs met . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 29-04-2026 | BINUH and OHCHR report a sharp rise in organized, targeted kidnappings in Port -au-Prince | BINUH and OHCHR report a sharp rise in organized, targeted kidnappings in Port -au-Prince . Seventy -eight , cases have been document ed since January , largely in the Delmas and P étion-Ville neighbourhoods . Of note, s ome incidents have allegedly involved Haitian National Police personnel . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 27-04-2026 | Indications last week suggest that as of January this year , 1 | Indications last week suggest that as of January this year , 1.45 million people in Haiti were internally displaced, 5.8 million are food insecure and health services remain critically limited, with only 12 per cent of facilities fully operational. Violence last year resulted in 5,900 deaths while humanitarian response efforts this year are constrained by access and funding gaps (only 21 per cent of an estimated US$ 880 million needed is currently funded ). | Social, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 24-04-2026 | An international force helicopter was struck by a bullet during reconnaissance in Port -au-Prince yesterday amid continued clashe s between security forces and organized cri me groups across the | An international force helicopter was struck by a bullet during reconnaissance in Port -au-Prince yesterday amid continued clashe s between security forces and organized cri me groups across the country . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 23-04-2026 | The IOM reports that ongoing armed clashes since 18 April in areas bordering Cit é Soleil and Croix -des- Bouquets in the Port -au-Prince area have affected around 5,000 people | The IOM reports that ongoing armed clashes since 18 April in areas bordering Cit é Soleil and Croix -des- Bouquets in the Port -au-Prince area have affected around 5,000 people . The violence has disrupted schools and public transport and included stray bullets striking the Toussaint Louverture International Airport and an aircraft . Separately, about 2,600 people were displaced in L 'Estère municipality in the Artibonite Department following attacks since 13 April . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 20-04-2026 | The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis indicates that 5 | The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis indicates that 5.83 million people in Haiti now face acute food insecurity, an increase of 130,000 since September 2025. Among them, 1.8 million face emergency -level conditions requiring immediate assistance. Despite joint Government -FAO-WFP efforts to assist 200,000 people, needs continue to outpace response capacity, underscoring risk of further deterioration. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 17-04-2026 | In a meeting yesterday to review progress on implementing the National Pact for Stability and advancing electoral preparations, BINUH reiterated commitment to fostering dialogue among Haitian | In a meeting yesterday to review progress on implementing the National Pact for Stability and advancing electoral preparations, BINUH reiterated commitment to fostering dialogue among Haitian stakeholders to strengthen stability, restore democratic governance, and advance the political and electoral process . In this context, OHCHR reports that coordinated attacks by the Gran Grif gang and allies in the Artibonite and South -East departments between 29 March and 13 April caused at least 106 civilian deaths, 50 injuries, over 100 homes destroyed and some 13,000 people displace d (see also yesterday's UNOCC Daily) . In parallel, a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification assessment projects that nearly 5.8 million people in Haiti -over half the population -will face acute food insecurity in the coming months, driven by gang violence, displacement and economic shocks . | Economic, Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 16-04-2026 | Armed elements affiliated with the Viv Ansanm gang coalition killed more than eight people in a notable attack this past Tuesday in Grand Quartier Seguin (South East Department ) | Armed elements affiliated with the Viv Ansanm gang coalition killed more than eight people in a notable attack this past Tuesday in Grand Quartier Seguin (South East Department ). This incident has heightened security concerns in a department that had largely remained outside the main areas of armed group activity, raising questions about a possible geographic shift in violence. In this context, initial Gang Suppression Force (GSF) contingents have arrived in Haiti and it is speculated that levels of violence might begin to evolv e away from anticipated areas of GSF activity; namely, in Ouest, Artibonite and Centre departments . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 14-04-2026 | Further to earlier reporting, some 30 people were reportedly arrested following the stampede at Citadelle fortress with three days of mourning beginning today for the dozens that were killed (see | Further to earlier reporting, some 30 people were reportedly arrested following the stampede at Citadelle fortress with three days of mourning beginning today for the dozens that were killed (see also yesterday's UNOCC Daily) . Meanwhile, over 1,000 workers reportedly protested in Port -au-Prince yesterday to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in the Middle East continues to increase oil prices. Separately, IOM reports some 22,000 people forcibly returned to Haiti in March -a 23 per cent rise as compared to March 2025 -with all but one per cent returning from the Dominican Republic. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 13-04-2026 | At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle fortress, located on the northern coast of the country, after heavy rainfall led crowds to shelter indoors, causing overcrowding, | At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle fortress, located on the northern coast of the country, after heavy rainfall led crowds to shelter indoors, causing overcrowding, panic, and suffocation. Additional casualties occurred when an overturned vehicle struck a motorcycle during the chaos. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 09-04-2026 | 3 There is media interest today in Kenya's formal rejection of allegations made, in a UN report in February, of substantiated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse by Kenyan personnel serving in the | 3 There is media interest today in Kenya's formal rejection of allegations made, in a UN report in February, of substantiated cases of sexual exploitation and abuse by Kenyan personnel serving in the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 01-04-2026 | Coordinated gang attacks across Petite Rivi ère, Marchand Dessalines, and Saint Marc (Artibonite Department) over the last four days resulted in some 70 killings, at least 30 injuries, and the | Coordinated gang attacks across Petite Rivi ère, Marchand Dessalines, and Saint Marc (Artibonite Department) over the last four days resulted in some 70 killings, at least 30 injuries, and the burning of some 39 homes, with gang elements clashing intermittently with the Haitian National Police and local self‑defence groups. The events r eportedly displaced over 5, 000 people in the department . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 27-03-2026 | Press‑freedom monitors urged Haitian authorities to rapidly clarify the 13 March abduction of two journalists by the Viv Ansanm gang in Port ‑au‑Prince and condemned an armed attack on another | Press‑freedom monitors urged Haitian authorities to rapidly clarify the 13 March abduction of two journalists by the Viv Ansanm gang in Port ‑au‑Prince and condemned an armed attack on another journalist , warning of escalating gang ‑driven violence against the press amid Haiti's severe security crisis. Between 2018 and 2025, monitors documented at least 17 kidnappings, two enforced disappearances, and 13 armed attacks against journalists , as well as six attacks on media outlets . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 24-03-2026 | A UN Human Rights Report released today informs that at least 5,519 people were killed in Haiti and 2, injured between 1 March 2025 and 15 January 2026 , including 1,424 deaths from gang violence and | A UN Human Rights Report released today informs that at least 5,519 people were killed in Haiti and 2, injured between 1 March 2025 and 15 January 2026 , including 1,424 deaths from gang violence and 3, from security -force operations . The report also informs that b etween 1 March 2025 and 31 December 2025, at least 1,571 women and girls were victims of sexual violence, mostly gang rape. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 10-03-2026 | According to Human Rights Watch , drone strikes undertaken by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed more than 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children , with | According to Human Rights Watch , drone strikes undertaken by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed more than 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children , with some strikes appearing to be extrajudicial killings in densely populated urban areas. Authorities are urged to ensure transparency and accountability for any unlawful death resulting from a security operation, and to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the death of civilians. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 27-02-2026 | IOM reports 1 | IOM reports 1.45 million people displaced in Haiti in a three per cent rise since September 2025 and 39 per cent higher than 2024. As violence is spreading beyond the capital, 73 per cent displacement occurred in provinces in 2025 versus 27 per cent in Por t-au-Prince. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 24-02-2026 | At a ceremony at the Villa d'Accueil yesterday, following weeks of talks with party representatives and civil society, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils -Aimé officially presented the so -called | At a ceremony at the Villa d'Accueil yesterday, following weeks of talks with party representatives and civil society, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils -Aimé officially presented the so -called National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections, described as a new political and legal framework intended to restore stability, improve governance and facilitate the organisation of elections. According to the prime minister, the signing of this pact constitutes a major strategic step in Haiti's transition process. 3 | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 20-02-2026 | A report published today by BINUH and OHCHR details Haitian gangs' widespread trafficking of children and calls for several protection measures to be implemented, including a human rights -centered | A report published today by BINUH and OHCHR details Haitian gangs' widespread trafficking of children and calls for several protection measures to be implemented, including a human rights -centered strategy built on expanding social protection program mes, prioritizing rehabilitation over punishment and enhancing accountability for child traffickers . Comment : In 2024, more than 500,000 children were believed living in areas under gang control. More recent estimates suggest that gang violence has forced more than 1. million people -more than one-half being children -to flee their homes . Meanwhile , American authorities have reportedly announced a new US$ 1 million bounty for Haitian gang leader Johnson “Izo” André, citing his alleged role in the March 2023 kidnapping of a US citizen . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 14-02-2026 | Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation | In December 2025, the United Kingdom detected the first reported case of a clade Ib/IIb MPXV recombinant strain. 5 After classification of this case and posting in a public database as a novel MPXV recombinant strain, a case of mpox detected in India in September 2025 was retrospectively reclassified as a closely-related recombinant strain based on sequencing data. To date, these are the only known cases of this recombinant virus. Case detected in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The case was identified following testing of a vesicular swab from a traveler who had returned from a country in the Asia Pacific region in October 2025. During laboratory confirmation, the virus was initially typed as clade Ib MPXV by qPCR. Subsequent whole genome sequencing revealed that the MPXV strain identified was distinct from other known clade Ib MPXV strains with phylogenetic analysis indicating that the genome had regions similar to both clade Ib and clade IIb MPXV reference sequences, suggesting that it is an inter-clade recombinant. To confirm this unusual finding, sequencing was repeated on the original extract from the primary sample, a fresh extract from the same primary sample, a second swab collected from the patient at the same time, and a cultured isolate derived from the initial swab. This repeat sequencing yielded identical viral genome sequences from the two clinical swabs and the cultured isolate, supporting the initial findings of a new recombinant strain, and showing that it can replicate and presents potential for onward transmission. This strain is a recombinant MPXV, containing genetic elements from both clade Ib and clade IIb MPXV. A small number of contacts were identified and followed up in the United Kingdom; none developed any clinical features of mpox. Health worker contacts had worn full personal protective equipment (PPE) during provision of medical care to the patient. The authorities of the United Kingdom continue to investigate the significance of this recombinant MPXV strain through phenotypic characterization studies. Case detected in India On 13 January 2026, the National IHR Focal Point (NFP) of India notified WHO of a mpox case with an inter‑clade recombinant MPXV which was, upon whole-genome sequencing, found to have genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb MPXV. The recombinant virus was found in samples from a man with mpox who had presented for care in September 2025. The patient had reported recent travel from a country in the Arabian Peninsula, where he resides as an overseas worker. He developed symptoms on 1 September 2025, while still abroad. After his return to India, real‑time PCR confirmed MPXV infection on 11 September 2025. Clade differentiation PCR performed on 15 September 2025 initially identified this virus as clade II MPXV. Initial genomic sequencing analysis suggested features consistent with clade IIb MPXV. However, following the update of the global Nextclade database on 16 December 2025, which included the recombinant clade Ib/IIb MPXV strain reported by the United Kingdom, the virus from the patient in India was reclassified as belonging to the recombinant strain. Recombination analysis demonstrated mosaic patterns containing genomic regions derived from both parent clades. Following the initial diagnosis, the patient was hospitalized, did not experience any medical complications, and fully recovered, testing negative for MPXV on 29 September 2025. The case reported no close contacts in India, and no known secondary cases were identified following this introduction of the recombinant clade Ib/IIb MPXV in India. Full or near‑full genome retrieval (>99%) from both the sample and a sample-derived virus isolate enabled phylogenetic analysis showing >99.9% similarity to the recombinant strain detected in the United Kingdom. A total of 34 recombinant tracts were observed in the sequence reported by India, while 28 recombinant tracts were observed in the sequence reported by the United Kingdom; 16 recombinant tracts were common to both strains. This case in India therefore represents the earliest known detection of this recombinant strain globally, having preceded the event reported in the United Kingdom. Consistent with the case reported in the United Kingdom, clinical presentation was consistent with cases due to clade I or clade II MPXV (non-recombinant MPXV) infection. | Social | WHO | |
| 13-02-2026 | UNICEF reports a nearly 200 per ce nt rise in child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti last year amid escalating gang violence , with o ver half of the 1 | UNICEF reports a nearly 200 per ce nt rise in child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti last year amid escalating gang violence , with o ver half of the 1.4 million displaced Haitians being children. UNICEF urges authorities to strengthen child ‑protection systems and ensure safe access to essential services. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 12-02-2026 | Media sources reported yesterday that US Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti laid out the administration's strategy at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US aid to the country | Media sources reported yesterday that US Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti laid out the administration's strategy at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on US aid to the country . According to the US official, some armed groups operate in the country with 12,000 armed people account ing for gang membership of whom some 3,000 “pose the greatest threat ”. By contrast, the Haiti National Police employs some 6, personnel , with less than 400 do most of the fighting. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 10-02-2026 | Yesterday, BINUH and the Organization of American States each acknowledged the scheduled end of the Transitional Presidential Council's mandate last Saturday and urged all national actors to back the | Yesterday, BINUH and the Organization of American States each acknowledged the scheduled end of the Transitional Presidential Council's mandate last Saturday and urged all national actors to back the interim government in addressing insecurity and advancing electoral preparations . | Political | UNOCC | |
| 05-02-2026 | The anticipated 7 February end of t he Transitional Presidential Council 's mandate has prompted several international stakeholders, including BINUH, the OAS and the Caribbean Community , to reaffirm | The anticipated 7 February end of t he Transitional Presidential Council 's mandate has prompted several international stakeholders, including BINUH, the OAS and the Caribbean Community , to reaffirm their joint commitment to supporting Haiti's governance and stability . The urgency of a Haitian -led process to restore security, the implement ation of SCR 2793 (2025) and the need to arrange free and fair national elections was noted . Meanwhile, IOM data suggests persistent insecurity in Port -au-Prince and deteriorating 3 conditions in some provincial departments , such as Centre and Artibonite . Relative stability appears to be exhibited in Haiti's Grand Sud and Nord departments . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 29-01-2026 | OCHA informs that the US revoked the visas of two Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) members over alleged links to armed groups on Sunday | OCHA informs that the US revoked the visas of two Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) members over alleged links to armed groups on Sunday . The announcement follows a recent attempt by two TPC members, to remove Prime Minister Fils -Aimé and appoint an interim government until 7 February. OCHA reports that t ensions are mounting ahead of the scheduled end of the TPC's mandate on 7 February . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 22-01-2026 | Anticipated end of Transitional Presidential Counci l mandat e prompts uncertainty | Anticipated end of Transitional Presidential Counci l mandat e prompts uncertainty . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 03-01-2026 | 5.83 million face acute hunger amid violence, hurricane fallout, collapse. | <b>Overview:</b><br><br> Despite limited improvements compared with the September 2025 projection, Haiti’s food security remains critical, with 5.83 million people (52 percent of the analysed population) expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) between March and June 2026, a marginal decrease from the earlier estimate of 5.91 million. The crisis is driven by ongoing armed violence, the impacts of Hurricane Melissa that hit the south in October 2025, and economic collapse further exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. <br><br><b>Recommendations:</b><br><br> - Deliver urgent, large-scale humanitarian assistance in IPC Emergency areas, prioritizing the poorest and most affected households to save lives, close food consumption gaps, and prevent further livelihood losses. - Provide timely livelihood support to rebuild productive assets—agricultural inputs, livestock support, rural credit, material assistance, and cash-based interventions—so households can restore income sources and prepare for the upcoming spring agricultural season. - Strengthen the nexus between emergency response, development, and peacebuilding to tackle agricultural constraints, limited basic services, and governance challenges, enabling sustainable, transformative improvements in food and nutrition security and stability. | Environmental | Medium concern | HDX |
| 30-12-2025 | Controversy continues to surround national efforts to engage criminal elements | Controversy continues to surround national efforts to engage criminal elements. OHCHR notes a reported incident near Port Lafiteau in Cabaret (West Department ) where , on 24 December, private military contractors engaged celebrating gang members ; 39 were believed killed in this attack as well as six civilians. Persons attempting to flee the area were also targeted in drone strikes, which reportedly injured other people . | Political | UNOCC | |
| 24-12-2025 | Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update | Since the first report of MERS-CoV in the KSA and Jordan in 2012, a total 2635 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, with 964 associated deaths (Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) of 37%), have been reported to WHO from 27 countries, across all six WHO regions (Figure 1). The majority of cases (84%; n=2224), have been reported from the KSA (Figure 2). Since the beginning of 2025 and as of 21 December, a total of 19 cases have been reported to WHO. Overall, 17 cases were reported in the KSA from five regions named: Riyadh (n=10), Taif (n=3), Najran (n=2), Hail (n=1), and Hafr Al-Batin City (n=1) (Figure 3). In addition, two travel associated cases of MERS-CoV infection have been reported in France, with likely exposure occurring during recent travel in the Arabian Peninsula (Figure 3). This disease outbreak news report focuses on the recent nine cases of MERS-CoV infection reported between 4 June - 21 December 2025: seven cases from the KSA and the two imported cases to France. The details of cases reported earlier in 2025 can be referred to in the previously published disease outbreak news on 13 March 2025 and 12 May 2025 . Between 4 June and 21 December 2025, the MoH of the KSA reported a total of seven cases of MERS CoV infection. The cases were reported from three regions: Najran (2), Riyadh (3), and Taif (2). No epidemiological links were identified between the seven cases. In addition, between 2 and 3 of December 2025, the IHR NFP for France reported two cases of MERS – CoV with recent travel to the Arabian Peninsula during the month of November. Follow-up has been completed for all contacts and no secondary infections have been identified or reported. From September 2012, France has recorded a total of four laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV infection, including one death: two cases were reported in 2013, and the latest two cases in December 2025. All cases had been travelers exposed in the Arabian Peninsula and returning back to France. For additional details please see Table 1. Figure 1: Epidemic curve of MERS-CoV infections (2635) and deaths (964) reported globally between 2012-2025 Figure 2: Epidemic curve of MERS-CoV infections (2224) and deaths (868) reported in KSA between 2012-2025 Figure 3. Geographical distribution of MERS-CoV infections between 1 January and 21 December 2025 (n=19). Table 1: MERS-CoV cases reported by KSA and France between 4 June and 21 December 2025 | Social | WHO | |
| 17-12-2025 | 3 According to local sources, an attack in Verrettes Commune (Artibonite Department) on Monday led to six casualties and caused displacement and property destruction | 3 According to local sources, an attack in Verrettes Commune (Artibonite Department) on Monday led to six casualties and caused displacement and property destruction. The attack notably targeted an hospital , but assailants were repelled by security forces . Comment : Over 11,000 people were displaced in the same department following recent armed attacks (see also UNOCC Daily of 24 November) . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 10-12-2025 | Seasonal influenza - Global situation | Globally, influenza activity has increased since October 2025 with influenza A viruses predominant among the viruses detected globally. In many northern hemisphere countries, acute respiratory infection levels increase at this time of year. These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other common respiratory viruses. The exact timing of the onset, the duration, magnitude and the severity of each epidemic might vary by location, influenced by multiple factors such as type of circulating viruses (including influenza and other respiratory pathogens), relative population immunity and environmental conditions. In the northern hemisphere, some countries have reported early starts to the influenza season. In other countries, influenza activity is starting to increase, but has not yet reached the epidemic threshold. In the southern hemisphere, some countries have had unusually long seasons compared to previous years, with virus activity remaining higher than usual in recent months. Global influenza surveillance and monitoring is conducted through the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), a WHO-coordinated network of over 160 institutions in 131 Member States. GISRS is tasked with conducting year-round surveillance and monitoring of influenza viruses and serving as the global alert mechanism for the emergence of novel influenza viruses and other respiratory pathogens with pandemic potential. In the northern hemisphere temperate and sub-tropical countries, areas and territories, influenza activity was generally low from June to August 2025. Activity gradually increased in September and continued to increase through November 2025. Influenza A viruses, especially A(H3N2) viruses, predominated during this period (Fig. 1). In the southern hemisphere temperate and sub-tropical countries, areas and territories, influenza activity generally decreased from June 2025 and remained low through August. However, a slight increase has been observed since September. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses predominated in June and July; however, A(H3N2) viruses have predominated since September (Fig. 2). In tropical areas, there has been sustained influenza activity from June through November. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses predominated through July. Since then, the proportion of influenza A(H3N2) viruses among reported detections has increased and has become predominant since the end of September (Fig. 3). Figure 1. Virus detections by subtype reported to FluNet, from 1 June to 30 November 2025 for the northern hemisphere temperate and sub-tropical countries, areas and territories. Source: GISRS: https://worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/flunetchart/ Figure 2. Virus detections by subtype reported to FluNet, from 1 June to 30 November 2025, for the southern hemisphere temperate and sub-tropical countries, areas and territories. Source: GISRS: https://worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/flunetchart/ Figure 3. Virus detections by subtype reported to FluNet, from 1 June to 30 November 2025, for tropical countries, areas and territories. Source: GISRS: https://worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/flunetchart/ Genetic characteristics of recent seasonal influenza viruses Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and influenza B/Victoria lineage viruses continue to circulate in all regions albeit at low levels. Influenza A(H3N2) viruses Based on genetic sequence data available in GISAID , a mixture of A(H3N2) haemagglutinin (HA) clades and subclades are currently circulating globally; however, there has been a recent and rapid rise in a particular subclade of A(H3N2), J.2.4.1 (alias subclade K Nextclade / Nextstrain nomenclature). A(H3N2) subclade K viruses have genetically drifted from related J.2.4 viruses and have several amino acid changes in their HA in comparison. Detections of subclade K viruses are increasing in many parts of the world, with the exception, to date, of South America. Subclade K viruses were particularly evident from August 2025 in Australia and New Zealand and have now been detected in more than 34 countries over the last 6 months. Figure 4. Influenza A(H3N2) percent positivity reported for epidemiological week 48 (24 to 30 November) 2025 Source: GISRS: https://www.who.int/teams/global-influenza-programme/surveillance-and-monitoring/influenza-surveillance-outputs Overview of seasonal influenza by WHO Region African region Influenza detections in the WHO African Region overall increased in October with influenza A(H3N2) predominant. The timing and predominant virus varied by zone. In the western part of the region, influenza detections increased in September and October with A(H3N2) predominant since October. All seasonal subtypes have been detected continuously in the middle and eastern parts of the region. Influenza activity peaked in May 2025 in South Africa with almost exclusively A(H3N2) detections; in recent weeks influenza activity has increased slightly but remained low. Eastern Mediterranean Region While influenza activity in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region overall increased in October with A(H3N2) viruses predominant, there were variations by zone. In countries in the northern part of the region, influenza detections increased in October with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 predominant and lesser proportions of influenza A(H3N2) and B virus detections reported. In the Arabian Peninsula, influenza detections also increased in October but with influenza A(H3N2) viruses predominant. European Region As of 21 November 2025, reported rates of influenza-like illness (ILI) and/or acute respiratory infection (ARI) in primary care were at baseline levels for most countries and areas of the WHO European Region. However, detections were increasing and regionally pooled test percent positivity in primary care sentinel surveillance rose above 10% in weeks 45 and 46 (ending on 15 November), marking the start of the 2025/26 influenza season for the European Region. This was approximately four weeks earlier than the median, but not out of the ordinary, with epidemiological trends similar to those observed in the 2022/23 influenza season. Influenza activity was variable between countries, with those in the west of the Region generally seeing earlier increases of influenza indicators compared to others. Influenza admissions, detections, and percent positivity in hospital surveillance were also increasing from inter-seasonal levels, with a higher proportion aged 65 years or older. A majority of influenza detections from sentinel and non-sentinel primary care and hospital surveillance systems were A(H3N2) viruses. Region of the Americas During the 2025 southern hemisphere season in the Americas, influenza transmission exceeded the seasonal threshold in mid-March, remaining mostly at low to moderate levels. Circulation was driven by influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, reaching a peak positivity of 19%. Activity then declined to low levels until the end of August, when an increase in circulation was observed, associated with influenza A(H3N2) in Brazil and Chile. As of beginning of November, Chile remains at moderate levels of influenza A(H3N2) transmission, without evidence of increased severity or rises in outpatient consultations. As of 4 November 2025, subclade K had not been detected in South America. In the northern hemisphere countries of the Americas, during week 45 of 2025, seasonal influenza circulation remained low, with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 predominating in the Caribbean and Central America. In North America, influenza activity—although still low—was increasing, mainly driven by influenza A virus detections. While most detections in Mexico were influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, a predominance of influenza A(H3N2) has been observed in the United States and Canada, with growing detections of the A(H3N2) subclade K. South-East Asia Region Influenza detections in the South-East Asia Region started increasing from Jun | Social | WHO | |
| 05-12-2025 | Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation | Since the lifting of the second PHEIC for mpox on 5 September 2025, and as of 24 November 2025, 43 new confirmed cases of clade Ib MPXV have been reported across six WHO regions outside areas where sustained community transmission of this virus strain has been occurring. In four of these regions (Region of the Americas, South-East Asia Region, European Region and the Western Pacific Region), 24 cases had reported no recent international travel, suggesting local transmission. Based on this, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United States of America are now considered to be experiencing community transmission of clade Ib MPXV. In addition, travel-related cases continue to be reported in many countries. Among the 43 cases, half (22) were documented among men who have sex with men, while other cases were linked to travel to countries with known community transmission of clade Ib, or secondary to travel-related cases (household contacts and/or sexual partners). This report provides an overview of these recent cases of mpox confirmed to be due to clade Ib MPXV, by WHO region and country, summarizing key available epidemiological information, followed by WHO’s rapid risk assessment and public health advice. Summary of reported mpox due to clade Ib MPXV in WHO Regions and countries from 5 September to 24 November 2025 WHO African Region Since the lifting of the PHEIC on 5 September 2025 and as of 24 November 2025, one country, Namibia, has reported clade Ib MPXV cases for the first time. Community transmission persists in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Namibia Namibia notified WHO of one probable and two confirmed cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV. The index (probable) case linked to travel within the African Region and the two confirmed cases were his household contacts. No further cases have been reported following detection of this cluster. These are the first cases of mpox reported in the country. WHO Region of the Americas Two countries in the WHO Americas Region have reported a total of four confirmed cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV. One case detected in Canada had recently travelled, while three cases in the United States of America had no recent travel history or known epidemiological links to travellers. Canada Canada notified WHO of one confirmed mpox case due to clade Ib MPXV in an adult male with recent travel outside of the country and reporting no sexual partners after returning to Canada. The case received counselling on preventing further transmission. United States of America The United States of America reported three unrelated cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV in Long Beach (one case) and Los Angeles (two cases) counties, California. All three occurred among men who have sex with men, none of whom had a history of recent international travel or known exposure to mpox cases. None of the individuals had a previous MPXV infection or prior orthopoxvirus vaccination, and one case was immunocompromised. All three individuals were hospitalized, received standard medical care, and have fully recovered. Prior to the lifting of the PHEIC, the United States of America had reported six cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV, all linked to travel. Public health authorities conducted contact tracing among household, healthcare-facility and social contacts. No additional cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV have been detected to date. Public health investigations suggest ongoing community transmission of clade Ib MPXV among men who have sex with men and their social networks in southern California. Viral genomic sequencing data indicate that the three California cases may be linked to a previously reported case in the country in August 2025. WHO South-East Asia Region From 5 September to 24 November 2025, five cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV have been reported in the WHO South-East Asia Region, all in Thailand. All cases had a recent history of international travel and three self-identified as men who have sex with men. Thailand Thailand notified WHO of five new cases of mpox cases due to clade Ib MPXV. The cases included four males, three of whom self-identified as men who have sex with men, and one female. Travel histories indicate associations with recent travel to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and the Russian Federation, where exposure to infection is likely to have occurred. Prior to 5 September, Thailand had reported five cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV, all of which were associated with international travel. WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region Three countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, Egypt, Lebanon and Qatar have reported six cases of mpox. Although the clade was not documented in Egypt and Lebanon, two cases attributed to clade Ib MPXV were reported in Qatar. Qatar Qatar notified WHO of two cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV. One adult male and one adult female, linked to travel within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Prior to this period, Qatar had reported three cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV, all of which were associated with international travel. WHO European Region Countries in the WHO European Region have reported a total of 27 mpox cases due to clade Ib MPXV. Of these, 18 cases were classified as autochthonous, with no relevant history of recent international travel, suggesting undetected community transmission (Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain). Two cases (reported from Belgium and the United Kingdom) were related to travel within Europe and five cases to travel outside of Europe (East Africa, Uganda, United Arab Emirates), either to or from countries experiencing community transmission of clade Ib MPXV but also to or from countries where no community transmission has been reported, including Angola, the United Arab Emirates, and Viet Nam. Furthermore, at least 15 of the 27 cases, and 14 of the 18 locally acquired cases occurred among individuals who self-identified as men who have sex with men. Belgium Belgium reported to WHO one case of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV with recent travel to the Netherlands. This individual reported having had multiple sexual contacts with other men while in the Netherlands. Prior to 5 September, Belgium had reported six mpox cases caused by clade Ib MPXV, all linked to travel. France France notified WHO of one case of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV in an adult male traveller who had returned from East Africa. Prior to this period, France had reported three cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV, all linked to travel. Germany Germany notified WHO of three cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV. All three cases had a recent history of international travel: one, an adult male who had travelled to Angola, another an adult female who had travelled to Uganda, and the third, an adult male who had travelled to Viet Nam. Uganda has community transmission of clade Ib and Viet Nam has not previously reported cases of this subclade. Prior to 5 September, Germany had reported 12 mpox cases due to clade Ib MPXV, most of which were linked to travel. Greece Greece notified WHO of its first case of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV, in an adult male with a recent history of travel to the United Arab Emirates before arriving in Greece. Ireland Ireland reported two cases linked to a small cluster which was reported before 5 September 2025. The index case had history of recent travel outside Europe. The first locally acquired case was a child ( Italy Italy notified WHO of two cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV in adult males who had no history of recent international travel or known contact with mpox cases. There was no epidemiological link between these cases. Epidemiological investigations and contact tracing were conducted, and no additional cases were identified. The identification of these cases of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV in Italy, without any l | Social | WHO | |
| 03-12-2025 | Transitional authorities were cited yesterday announc ing that legislative and presidential elections will be held in the summer of next year | Transitional authorities were cited yesterday announc ing that legislative and presidential elections will be held in the summer of next year. It was emphasized that a first round of voting , scheduled for 30 August 2026, will depend on the prior restoration of a conducive security environment . | Environmental, Political | UNOCC | |
| 26-11-2025 | US State Department on Monday imposed visa restrictions on a top Haitian government official for allegedly supporting gangs and other criminal organizations and obstructing the Haitian government 's | US State Department on Monday imposed visa restrictions on a top Haitian government official for allegedly supporting gangs and other criminal organizations and obstructing the Haitian government 's fight against gangs that have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 24-11-2025 | DSS reported that an armed attack on an aircraft approaching the international airport in Port -au-Prince yesterday prompted UNHAS to cancel operations for today, while a commercial airline suspended | DSS reported that an armed attack on an aircraft approaching the international airport in Port -au-Prince yesterday prompted UNHAS to cancel operations for today, while a commercial airline suspended all flights. This follows heavy clashes o ver the weekend in the Kenscoff commune and other areas of the capital between the Haitian National Police and organized criminal groups . Meanwhile, IOM estimated that 2, people in Petite Rivi ère (Artibonite Department) were displaced following armed attacks last week . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 17-11-2025 | OCHA reports that 7,472 gender -based violence cases were reported nationwide between January and September - an average of 27 cases per day | OCHA reports that 7,472 gender -based violence cases were reported nationwide between January and September - an average of 27 cases per day. Sexual violence accounted for 56 per cent of all cases, with gang rapes making up 65 per cent . Displacement, intimate partner violence, child abuse and kidnappings remain key drivers. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 10-11-2025 | Hurricane exacerbates food insecurity; affects crop cycles amidst favorable rain. | As of October 2025, Haiti's agricultural sector is experiencing significant challenges. While the harvest of the main rice cycle is ongoing, the second cycle of maize is ready for harvest. Over the past months, rainfall conditions have been mostly favorable, leading to average vegetation conditions and promising harvest prospects for maize and rice. However, Hurricane Melissa significantly impacted agriculture in October, resulting in a declared state of emergency due to its destructive effects. The hurricane arrived amid a forecast of above-normal rainfall, which is expected to continue until the year's end. This forecast favors the upcoming sowing phases but raises concerns about potential torrential rains disrupting ongoing and new crop cycles. Concurrently, approximately 5.7 million people, or about 51% of Haiti's population, are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, a situation that has deteriorated since earlier in the year, reflecting the ongoing vulnerabilities in the country's agricultural and food security landscape. | Environmental | Medium concern | HDX |
| 06-11-2025 | On Tuesday , the Secretary -General of the Organization of American States presented a Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti alongside an estimated US$ 2 | On Tuesday , the Secretary -General of the Organization of American States presented a Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti alongside an estimated US$ 2.6 billion aid package. Meanwhile, national authorities and humanitarian partners are responding to the recent impact of Hurricane Melissa , which is believed to have killed 31 people across Ouest, Sud -Est, Artibonite, Nippes and Grande Anse departments. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 06-11-2025 | Despite good maize harvest, 5.5 million remain acutely food insecure. | As of June 2025, the main maize cycle is at the harvest stage, with rice and sorghum cycles in the sowing stage. Recent rainfall has been near normal nationwide, with exceptions in the Ouest, Centre, and Nord departments. Overall, vegetation conditions across croplands are average, supporting optimistic harvest prospects for maize. However, forecasts suggest below-normal rainfall until the end of August. While the conditions for crops generally appear stable with good harvest prospects, a significant portion of the population, approximately 5.5 million people, continues to experience high levels of acute food insecurity. This period follows several months of varying weather conditions across different regions, with earlier challenges including heavy rains impacting planting times and causing poor vegetation states in specific areas like the Sud-Est department. | Environmental | Medium concern | HDX |
| 03-11-2025 | The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls warned today that the systematic exclusion of women from leadership and decision -making and the widespread use of sexual violence are | The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls warned today that the systematic exclusion of women from leadership and decision -making and the widespread use of sexual violence are deepening insecurity and obstructing pathways to peace in Haiti . It was noted that women remain absent from the transitional leadership and new cabinet, violating legal obligations, and criminal gangs continue to use sexual violence as a tool of terror. Haitian authorities and international partners were urged to inter alia ensur e women's full participation in political, security, transitional justice and recovery processes. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 17-10-2025 | The IOM report s an estimated 1,412,199 IDPs in Haiti , driven mainly by deteriorating security situations in Artibonite and Centre departments and amounting to a ten per cent increase since June | The IOM report s an estimated 1,412,199 IDPs in Haiti , driven mainly by deteriorating security situations in Artibonite and Centre departments and amounting to a ten per cent increase since June . Meanwhile, OCHA describes a surge in armed group violence in several areas , including Kenscoff (Ouest Department) where dozens of people were reportedly killed and properties burned this past weekend. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 07-10-2025 | OCHA notes the number of suspected cholera cases increased by 188 per cent between 15 and September | OCHA notes the number of suspected cholera cases increased by 188 per cent between 15 and September. Humanitarian actors are mobilized to address this resurgence and enhance prevention, amid recent heavy rainfall, the lack of functional latrines, high p opulation density, limited access to safe drinking water, and inadequate hygiene practices increase vulnerability to the spread of cholera in affected areas. | Social, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 03-10-2025 | Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation | Global overview Globally as of December 2024, current or previous autochthonous transmission of CHIKV had been reported from 119 countries and territories across six WHO regions. In addition, 27 countries and territories had evidence of established and competent Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus vector populations but had not yet documented autochthonous CHIKV transmission. Per available data from January to September 2025, 263 592 suspected and 181 679 confirmed CHIKV disease cases and 155 CHIKV disease-related deaths have been reported globally. While certain WHO Regions are reporting lower case numbers compared to 2024, others are experiencing marked increases. This heterogeneity in regional trends complicates the interpretation of a global increase. Instead, the data suggest localized resurgence or emergence in specific geographic areas. The region of the Americas has reported the highest number of cases followed by the European region (comprised of cases reported predominantly from French Overseas Departments in the Indian Ocean). Table 1: Number of suspected and confirmed CHIKV disease cases and deaths by region in 2025, as of September 2025. *Note: the date of last report varies by country Figure 1: Geographical distribution of CHIKV disease cases as reported to WHO or Publicly shared by Ministries of Health from January to September 2025 Regional overview African region As of September 2025, a total of 2197 suspected and 108 confirmed CHIKV disease cases have been reported from four countries: Comoros, Kenya, Mauritius, and Senegal with Mauritius recording the highest number of cases. In Comoros, between 1 January to 31 May 2025 (epi week 1 and epi week 22), a total of four confirmed cases have been reported, while Senegal reported seven confirmed cases. In Mauritius, a total of 1583 cases have been reported between 15 March to 4 August 2025 (epi week 12 to epi week 32), including 1543 local and 40 imported cases. There have been no reported deaths. In Kenya, a chikungunya outbreak was confirmed in Mombasa County as of 8 June 2025 (epi week 23). By 6 July 2025 (epi week 27), a total of 614 cases had been recorded, including 97 laboratory-confirmed cases. Since then, no further cases have been reported. No chikungunya-related deaths have been recorded to date. Eastern Mediterranean Region As of September 2025, a total of 1596 suspected, and 67 confirmed CHIKV disease cases have been reported from Pakistan and Somalia. In Pakistan, CHIKV disease cases in 2025 have been reported at rates similar to those in 2024. A notable increase occurred between 4 May to 21 June 2025 (epi weeks 19 to 25), with 101 to 121 suspected CHIKV disease cases reported per week during this period. In Somalia, a chikungunya outbreak has been confirmed in Sool region, with 488 suspected cases reported between January and June 2025. Eight out of 10 samples tested were laboratory-confirmed for chikungunya. Somalia has also recorded imported travel related cases. European Region As of 15 September 2025, two European countries—France and Italy—have reported locally acquired cases of CHIKV disease. France has recorded 479 cases distributed across 54 clusters, with 40 clusters currently active. Italy has reported 205 locally acquired cases distributed across four clusters of which three clusters are currently active. A total of 56 456 CHIKV disease cases, and 40 deaths, have been reported from four countries in the European region in 2025. In France, the increased incidence of CHIKV outbreaks in 2025 represent a deviation from observed patterns in previous years . In 2024, only one CHIKV disease case was reported. The larger number of chikungunya cases this year, along with their early onset, are linked to an epidemic in La Réunion and the broader Indian Ocean region, driven by a viral strain that is highly adapted to the Aedes albopictus mosquito. In the French overseas department of La Réunion, a total of 54 517 confirmed cases and 40 deaths have been reported in 2025 (as of 14 September). There has been a steady decline in new cases since 26 April (epi week 17) indicating that the outbreak is waning. This marks the first autochthonous transmission of chikungunya on the island since 2014. In Mayotte, following two imported cases from La Réunion, the first locally acquired CHIKV disease case was confirmed in March 2025. As of 18 September 2025, a total of 1255 locally acquired cases, including 39 hospitalizations, have been reported . The transmission receded since August with only a few cases reported per week on average. Region of the Americas As of 20 September 2025, CHIKV disease transmission continues across the Americas in line with expected seasonal patterns. A total of 228 591 suspected cases have been reported from 14 countries, including 100 329 confirmed cases and 115 deaths. In Bolivia, a total of 5372 CHIKV disease cases have been reported, 73% of which are laboratory confirmed, along with four deaths. The outbreak primarily affected the department of Santa Cruz with 99% of cases (n=3905, including four deaths). Additionally, cases were reported in the departments of Beni, Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Pando, and Tarija. Brazil accounts for nearly 96% of all reported cases and deaths in the region, with 96 159 confirmed cases and 111 deaths. In Cuba, between 1 January to 20 September, 34 cases of chikungunya were reported, all confirmed by laboratory by RT-PCR test, in the provinces of Guantanamo, La Habana, Matanzas, Pinar del Rio and Santiago de Cuba. Public health interventions have been implemented. South- East Asia Region As of early September 2025, over 34 628 CHIKV disease cases, both suspected and confirmed, have been reported in the WHO South-East Asia region, primarily from India and Bangladesh. In India, between 1 January and 31 March 2025, a total of 30 876 suspected cases and 1741 confirmed cases were reported. The states reporting the highest number of confirmed cases were Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In Bangladesh, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research between reported a total of 732 suspected CHIKV disease cases in Dhaka city between 1 January and 31 August 2025. Of these, 400 cases were laboratory-confirmed by RT-PCR. In Sri Lanka, a total of 151 confirmed CHIKV disease cases were reported from sentinel sites in Colombo, Gampaha and Kandy between 1 January 2025 and the second week of March 2025. According to the Epidemiology Unit Division situation report, dated 31 August 2025, the CHIKV disease cases continued to increase and peaked in June 2025. Over half of the reported cases were from the Western Province, with Colombo District alone reporting 33%. The most affected age group was 41–60 years (36.4%), although an increasing trend was noted among children. In Thailand, a total of 1128 CHIKV disease cases were reported between 1 January and 14 September 2025. Bueng Kan (142), Chiang Mai (411), and Loei (125) are the provinces reporting the most cases. The age distribution of cases is: 0-4 years 2%, 5-9 years 3%, 10-14 years 6%, 15-19 years 4%, 20-29 years 9%, 30-39 years 17%, 40-49 years 17%, 50-59 years 16%, ≥ 60 years 26%. Western Pacific Region A total of 21 299 CHIKV disease cases including four countries reporting imported cases, with no deaths, have been reported from 16 countries and areas in the Western Pacific region in 2025. Of these, five countries reported local transmission, six reported imported cases, and five reported no cases during the year. In China (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan, China), as of 27 September 2025, a total of 16 452 locally transmitted cases has been reported in Guangdong Province. All cases were laboratory-confirmed. This represents the largest documented chikungunya outbreak to date in China. The cases have been reported in 21 cities, mainly in Foshan City (10032), Jiangmen City (5209), Guangzhou City (590), Shenzhen City (128), Zhanjiang City (112), Zhu | Social | WHO | |
| 22-09-2025 | A 20 September drone strike by a special security Task Force targeting the Simon Pelé gang in Port-au- Prince's Cité Soleil killed at least 16 peopl e, including a pregnant woman and four children, | A 20 September drone strike by a special security Task Force targeting the Simon Pelé gang in Port-au- Prince's Cité Soleil killed at least 16 peopl e, including a pregnant woman and four children, and injured 15, with th is operation reportedly not coordinated with police . Comment : Since March, Task Force drone strikes have killed at least 540 (including 11 children) and injured 454 (including three children ), raising concerns about civilian casualties and oversight. The Task Force consists predominantly of a private security company, operating under the coordination of the Haitian authorities . | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 09-09-2025 | According to OCHA , Haitian National Police operations in Port -au-Prince have, since Saturday, successfully recaptured key roads and buildings from armed groups (see also UNOCC Daily of 2 September) | According to OCHA , Haitian National Police operations in Port -au-Prince have, since Saturday, successfully recaptured key roads and buildings from armed groups (see also UNOCC Daily of 2 September) . | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 02-09-2025 | Residents of some Port -au-Prince neighbourhoods have been unsettled by security forces' recent use of UAVs against armed group targets | Residents of some Port -au-Prince neighbourhoods have been unsettled by security forces' recent use of UAVs against armed group targets. OCHA notes potential implications for humanitarian access and the protection of the population in these densely populated areas. In this context , the Haitian police have warned against IDPs' premature return to the capital in response to calls from armed groups urging them to return amid an alleged temporary ceasefire. | Political, Technological | UNOCC | |
| 20-08-2025 | A recent IOM report indicated that displacement sites in Haiti increased from 246 to 272 between June and July due to attacks in Centre D epartment | A recent IOM report indicated that displacement sites in Haiti increased from 246 to 272 between June and July due to attacks in Centre D epartment . Despite this rise, the overall number of internally displaced peoples ( IDPs) in sites decreased by 2.4 per cent due to the closure of three sites in Port -au-Prince. While most sites are in provincial areas , 91 per cent of site -based IDPs remain in the capital, where population density is higher. | Technological | UNOCC | |
| 08-08-2025 | Media reports indicate d that businessman , Laurent Saint -Cyr, was inaugurat ed yesterday as the Head of Haiti Transitional Presidential Council , tasked with restoring order in the country | Media reports indicate d that businessman , Laurent Saint -Cyr, was inaugurat ed yesterday as the Head of Haiti Transitional Presidential Council , tasked with restoring order in the country . On th e same day , a powerful gang federation threatened to overthrow the government , with gunfire reported in the capital . | Political, Technological | UNOCC |
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