2026-01-03

PNH identifies officer Nelson Prud'homme as suspect in January 1 double murder in Delmas 40A committed on Independence Day. Port-de-Paix Chief Prosecutor confirmed leading illegal armed civilian brigade with one death already attributed to the militia. CPT President Saint-Cyr called to avoid drift as February 7 approaches but offered no specifics on post-deadline governance framework. Sixteen-day operational pause from December 21 to January 3 represents longest sustained period without gang violence in 2025. UN Security Council expected to vote in January on BINUH mandate renewal before January 31 expiration.