2026-02-03

ANALYTICAL BODY Haiti National Police announced February 2 to 3 that the reconquest of territories has begun conducting intensive operations in strategic West Department areas including Bel Air and Delmas 4. The State issued message declaring The Republic is holding firm Security forces are on the offensive results are gradual but tangible and the authorities determination remains absolute The State will not back down The rule of law will be restored. No major gang attacks or security incidents were reported in the last 24 hours continuing pattern of relative calm following US Embassy January 31 security alert. Recent operations include February 1 joint PNH Task Force operation in Croix des Bouquets that killed at least eight gang members and seized two weapons. January 31 operation targeting 400 Mawozo gang killed leaders known as Zotolan and Ti Pikan prompting retaliatory attack on Tabarre 27. January 30 Viv Ansanm coalition attack in Tet Ka Jak Marigot killed six to seven people including one child wounded four and resulted in houses burned and businesses looted. The operational tempo reflects tactical pressure on gang networks but does not represent fundamental territorial control shift. Armed gangs continue to control 80 to 90 percent of Port au Prince with most authoritative sources converging on approximately 90 percent. Americas Quarterly February 1 analysis characterized this as criminal governance noting gangs do not just terrorize they govern taxing residents settling disputes controlling market access and deciding who may work trade or leave. The Gang Suppression Force remains severely understrength at approximately 950 to 1000 personnel primarily 700 plus Kenyan police against authorized ceiling of 5550. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric confirmed February 3 that UN Support Office providing logistical support to GSF is advancing toward March 31 2026 operational deadline. February 03, 2026 BINUH documented 5915 deaths and 2708 injuries in calendar year 2025 with fourth quarter alone accounting for 1523 deaths and 806 injuries. Significantly 62 percent of fourth quarter casualties resulted from security force operations including private military contractor drone strikes 32 percent from gang violence and six percent from self defense groups. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk assessed that most drone strikes conducted by Vectus Global are likely unlawful under international human rights law. Between March 1 and December 30 2025 drone strikes resulted in 973 deaths including 934 suspected gang members and 39 residents including 16 children.