2026-02-15

Kidnappings surging in Delmas corridor with high-value targets including priest, lawyer, and judge. Gang leader Izo openly financing carnival activities with no government response demonstrating operational impunity. Viv Ansanm coalition now attacking Kenscoff previously considered one of last safe areas in capital region. February 15, 2026 Security force transition gap exists as Kenya MSS draws down before GSF arrives in April 2026. Murder rate rose 20 percent in 2025 with Artibonite and Centre departments seeing 210 percent increase. UN human rights commissioner assessed most drone strikes likely unlawful killing 547 including 20 civilians.