标签： Haiti

In a significant development on the sidelines of the 46th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Kigali, Rwanda, Haitian Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste engaged in a bilateral meeting with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe. The discussions centered on addressing Haiti’s escalating security crisis, which has hindered institutional stability and the prospect of free, credible elections. Both ministers emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to restore peace and order in Haiti. A key focus of the meeting was the potential deployment of Rwandan security forces to support Haitian authorities. This initiative aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which established the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The ministers agreed to continue technical and political consultations to finalize the modalities of this deployment, whether within a bilateral or multilateral framework. Additionally, the talks explored the possibility of opening a Haitian diplomatic mission in Kigali and dispatching a Rwandan fact-finding mission to Port-au-Prince. The latter would gather critical data to enhance security cooperation between the two nations in combating criminal gangs and terrorism. This meeting marks a pivotal step in fostering international collaboration to address Haiti’s security challenges.

On November 19, 2025, the 5th meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Joint Support Programme for the Haitian National Police (PNH) convened at the PNH Headquarters in Clercine. The event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), brought together key technical and financial partners, including representatives from Germany, Canada, the United States, Italy, Japan, the European Union, Brazil, France, and Mexico. Vladimir Paraison, Acting Director General of the PNH, chaired the meeting, paying tribute to officers recently killed in the line of duty and providing an update on Haiti’s security challenges. Diallo Oumar, Senior Technical Advisor for UNDP, and Paraison presented progress in strengthening territorial and specialized units, improving equipment and logistics, and developing training and infrastructure. The meeting outlined PNH priorities for the next 12 months, focusing on officer training, increased police presence, and territorial expansion. These efforts aim to address national challenges such as gang eradication, electoral security, and the deployment of the Gang Repression Force (FRG). Partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the PNH through the Joint Programme, aligning with national and institutional priorities.

In a significant move to bolster regional security, Commodore Floyd Moxey, Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), led a high-level delegation to Haiti last week. The delegation included Jerusa Ali, Ambassador and Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Commander Julian Smith, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Bahamas Embassy in Haiti. Accompanied by additional Bahamian military personnel, the group joined the Gang Repression Force (FRG) operations, aiming to combat organized crime and restore stability in Haiti. They were warmly received by Godfrey Otunge, Force Commander, and Vladimir Paraison, Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH).

Commodore Moxey reiterated the Bahamas’ unwavering commitment to the FRG mission, highlighting the deployment of a third Bahamian contingent. While the exact size of the contingent remains undisclosed, Moxey praised the FRG officers for their professionalism and resilience in the face of challenging operational conditions. He emphasized that Haiti’s security is intrinsically linked to the stability of the entire Caribbean region, citing risks such as human displacement, illicit arms trafficking, and transnational crime. ‘Haiti’s instability poses a threat to us all,’ Moxey stated.

Jerusa Ali expressed deep gratitude to the Haitian National Police and international partners from Kenya, Jamaica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and the Bahamas for their courage and teamwork. She underscored the Bahamas’ commitment to supporting Haiti through security, political engagement, and diplomacy. Ali also announced plans to open a new Chancery in Port-au-Prince, signaling the Bahamas’ long-term dedication to Haiti’s recovery. She highlighted the transition from the MMSS to the FRG under UN Security Council Resolution 2793 as a pivotal moment for regional collaboration.

In a joint address, Vladimir Paraison and Commander Otunge reaffirmed the FRG’s determination to dismantle gang networks, restore security, and protect the rights of the Haitian people. They vowed to prevent criminal groups from regaining influence and emphasized the importance of cooperation between Haitian authorities, local communities, and international partners. ‘Impunity is over,’ they declared, asserting that all resources are now aligned under a unified strategy to combat crime on land, sea, and air.

The Bahamian delegation concluded their visit by interacting with deployed troops at LSA1 before departing Haiti, leaving a strong message of solidarity and resolve.

In a bold declaration, Commander Godfrey Otunge of Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force (GSF) announced a significant shift in the nation’s security landscape. Otunge emphasized that the transformation from the MSSM to the GSF represents more than a mere rebranding—it is a comprehensive overhaul of Haiti’s security apparatus. This reorganization integrates the resources, personnel, and intelligence of all national forces under a unified mission: the eradication of gangs that have long plagued the country. Collaborating closely with the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), the GSF has implemented a robust, sustained security strategy. This includes targeted, intelligence-driven operations and persistent patrols in critical areas, aimed at dismantling gang networks and restoring public safety. Otunge underscored the mobilization of all operational assets—land, sea, and air—to achieve the clear objective of restoring peace and ensuring Haitians can live without fear. He dismissed recent gang threats as acts of desperation, signaling their decline. The joint forces are advancing relentlessly, disrupting networks, seizing weapons, and neutralizing armed elements. Otunge assured the Haitian people of the security forces’ unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist networks and upholding the rule of law. He called for public cooperation, emphasizing that together, they are closing a dark chapter in Haiti’s history and paving the way for stability and peace.