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Nearly 3,000 people find shelter in a former school in Haiti

Africanews November 05, 2026 3 views
Nearly 3,000 people find shelter in a former school in Haiti

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Port-au-Prince school now a refuge

In Port-au-Prince, a former school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.

The building, which had served as an educational facility for the city’s children, has been repurposed to accommodate the influx of residents fleeing conflict.

The displacement is a result of escalating violence in the capital, forcing thousands to seek safety in makeshift shelters.

Local residents and aid workers report that the school’s classrooms and dormitories are being used as sleeping quarters, with basic provisions for food and water.

The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti, where violence and instability continue to displace large segments of the population.

<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>

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