2026-01-17

January 20 as absolute final deadline for governance framework announcements allowing 18-day implementation windows before February 7 with any delays creating operationally insufficient 14 to 17 day periods. Late January period between January 20 and 25 as gang decision window on whether to resume Port-au-Prince violence to pressure negotiations or extend 41-day pause through February 7 as show of good faith. BINUH mandate expiration approaching January 31 requiring urgent coordination on post-February 7 international presence arrangements with only 14 days remaining.