Port-au-Prince, Haiti – In a significant demonstration of governmental resolve, Haiti’s highest-ranking officials conducted an inspection tour of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The delegation included Laurent Saint-Cyr, Provisional President of the Transitional Council and Council Coordinator, alongside Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Vladimir Paraison, Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH).
The high-level visit underscores the administration’s commitment to reestablishing sovereign control over national territory and dismantling criminal networks that have perpetuated violence and instability. Upon arrival, the officials received formal greetings from Force Commander Godfrey Otunge alongside the FRG’s leadership team and personnel.
In his address to security personnel, Saint-Cyr extended formal gratitude to international partner nations providing critical military and logistical support in Haiti’s security restoration efforts. He particularly honored fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, recognizing their dedication to peace and stability.
Expressing unwavering confidence in the mission’s success, Saint-Cyr declared: ‘I am certain that together, we will win this battle against insecurity.’ Both he and Prime Minister Fils-Aimé reiterated the government’s full support for the GSF, emphasizing that national security remains the prerequisite for credible elections and sustainable development.
Prime Minister Fils-Aimé praised the discipline and professionalism exhibited by GSF members and specifically acknowledged Kenya’s leadership and substantial contributions to strengthening Haiti’s security infrastructure. He confirmed ongoing diplomatic and operational coordination with international partners ahead of the anticipated deployment of over 5,550 military and police personnel as part of the expanded security framework.
The government’s message was unequivocal: the state will not retreat from its constitutional duty to protect citizens, and armed groups will be systematically neutralized to restore public safety.