April 27, 2025
On February 28, 2025, the Port-au-Prince Prosecutor’s Office requested the General Inspectorate of the Haitian National Police (IGPNH in French) to identify and hand over two police officers accused of making threats and subversive statements against political authorities, including the Prime Minister. These remarks were allegedly transmitted through police communication radios on February 5, 6, and 7.
This request comes amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in Haiti. Since early 2024, gang-related violence has escalated, notably with the Pont-Sondé massacre on October 3, where 115 civilians lost their lives. The already understaffed security forces have struggled to contain this surge in violence. Between January and March 2023, at least 846 people were killed and more than 395 kidnapped, marking a 28% increase compared to the previous quarter.
The security crisis has also triggered an unprecedented humanitarian emergency. The number of internally displaced people tripled in 2024, now exceeding one million, with more than half being children. These vulnerable populations are facing dire living conditions, worsened by food insecurity and lack of access to basic services. Haitian authorities, grappling with limited resources, are struggling to provide an adequate response to this critical situation.
