2026-01-31

Viv Ansanm gang coalition executed coordinated attack on Tet Kajak village in Marigot commune January 30 killing seven residents and forcing displacement to Jacmel, marking first gang territorial expansion from Kenscoff stronghold into Sud-Est Department. US Embassy issued security alert January 31 halting all personnel movements due to heavy gunfire near embassy perimeter and Croix-de-Bouquets. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled January 28 that DHS Secretary Noem exceeded statutory authority by terminating TPS for 340,000 Haitians ahead of February 3 deadline. CARICOM virtual mediation January 30 produced no consensus among political stakeholders seven days before CPT mandate expires February 7, 2026.