PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – The Haitian Ministry of Defense has issued a forceful declaration establishing its unequivocal position regarding internal organization and threatening severe consequences for those attempting to disrupt national security institutions.
In an official communiqué released February 16, 2026, the defense establishment categorically denied the existence of any union organizations within its structure, asserting that “no union exists within the Ministry of Defense” and emphasizing that “there never has been and there never will be” such organizations either within the Ministry or the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H).
The Ministry provided a comprehensive rationale for this position, explaining that defense and security institutions worldwide operate under strict principles of “discipline, hierarchy, obedience, and absolute neutrality” that are fundamentally incompatible with union activities. These institutions, responsible for national security, territorial defense, and state sovereignty, require unwavering adherence to chain of command without external pressure influences.
The statement characterized any attempts to falsely claim union affiliation, mislead public opinion, or disrupt defense operations as “criminal acts.” Individuals or groups responsible for such actions will face immediate “severe disciplinary sanctions and legal prosecution” without prior warning, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Ministry concluded by reserving the right to “take all necessary measures to preserve order, discipline, and national security,” signaling a zero-tolerance approach to internal challenges to its authority and operational integrity.