2026-01-24

PNH operations reclaimed key Port-au-Prince areas but 50 civilian deaths since January 1 risk delegitimizing gains. Vectus Global drone strikes killed 547 people including 20 civilians with UN stating most strikes likely unlawful. Gang Suppression Force deployment delayed until April 2026 creating five-month security vacuum during political crisis. Current GSF strength at 950 to 1000 personnel versus 5550 authorized reflects catastrophic international commitment gap. Security force responsibility for 61 percent of casualties between July and September 2025 exceeds gang violence attribution. January 24, 2026 Reliance on legally questionable private military operations indicates state capacity collapse.