2025-12-28
TALKING POINTS
US donated 25 armored vehicles to PNH December 27 announced one day before MORN sit-in
scheduled for December 29 in Petion-Ville
Vehicles address PNH mobility and protection but do not resolve core personnel constraint of
approximately 9,000 officers for 11 million people
Donation signals US support for CPT transition despite corruption allegations but creates tactical
dilemma for PNH crowd control approach
December 28, 2025
December 29 sit-in will test whether PNH allows peaceful protest or uses force risking escalation
with 41 days until February 7 mandate expiration
Timing suggests US intelligence anticipated political mobilization and positioned donation to deter
gang exploitation of unrest