2026-02-02

No major security incidents in last 24 hours following January 31 U.S. Embassy alert represents tense calm not sustainable security improvement. Gang territorial control at 80-90 percent of Port-au-Prince with criminal governance including taxation, dispute resolution and market access control. PNH February reinforcement announcement follows pattern of unfulfilled promises while gangs continue operating with impunity according to Haitian media. Gang Suppression Force severely understrength at 950-1,000 personnel against 5,550 authorized with major elements not expected until summer 2026. Gender-based violence surging with 27 women and girls experiencing violence daily predominantly rapes including gang rapes per MSF reporting. Private military drone strikes killed 973 people in 2025 including 39 residents and 16 children with UN assessing most strikes likely unlawful.