2026-01-23

Bercy operations on 20-21 January killed six alleged gang members but did not secure the area for civilian return or commercial transit. HALO Solutions reports clashes ongoing in Bercy with the zone remaining unsecured despite tactical police gains. Montrouis displacement reached approximately 1120 people as of early January with Route Nationale 1 access still compromised. United Nations confirmed Route Nationale 1 remained inaccessible at Montrouis as of 6 January with localities exposed to armed attacks. The corridor's persistent insecurity directly impacts humanitarian access to Artibonite and Centre departments which experienced a 210 percent homicide increase in 2025. Without sustained security presence and service delivery tactical gains prove fragile and reversible January 23, 2026 within days or weeks.