April 26, 2026
Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé revealed that the Gang Suppression Force currently has 700 members already deployed in Haiti, highlighting the urgency of rapidly strengthening its numbers. In an interview with Le Nouvelliste on April 21, 2026, he stressed the need to turn international commitments into concrete actions.
The head of government specified that these initial personnel are mainly Chadian and that their operational deployment should begin no later than early May. However, he noted that these advances remain insufficient in light of the scale of the security crisis affecting the country.
Without ambiguity, Fils-Aimé warned that he refuses any repetition of the shortcomings observed in previous arrangements, explicitly referring to the limitations of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. He recalled that this mission had mobilized only a fraction of the announced forces, reinforcing his determination to demand the full deployment of the promised 5,500 personnel.
Facing growing public impatience, the Prime Minister stated that he understands the fatigue and suffering of citizens, while reaffirming that security remains his top priority. He is particularly counting on the deployment of forces around Toussaint Louverture International Airport to pave the way for the resumption of flights and a gradual return to normalcy.
