Tactical Firearms Training

Police officers from the Southeast Departmental Unit for Maintaining Order (UDMO) and the Departmental Service of the Judicial Police (SDPJ) are participating in specialized training from May 13 to 15, 2026, focusing on tactical firearms, intervention techniques, and drone piloting in the context of police operations. This session is taking place in the Monfleury area (Jacmel municipality).

UTAG in Action

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Haitian National Police (PNH), through its Anti-Gang Tactical Unit (UTAG), intervened in Pernier 17 and Park Cheval, in the Tabarre municipality. During this operation, several terrorists were fatally wounded in exchanges of fire with UTAG members.

Gang Warfare : More than 80 Dead and 100 Wounded

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Fritznel Pierre, head of human rights, revealed that gang fighting in northern Cité Soleil had left more than 80 dead and around 100 wounded, according to a preliminary report from May 11. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicated that nearly 5,400 people had been forced to flee their homes due to the intensity of the clashes. Several houses were looted and burned, and many residents were killed during the fighting.

USA Vertières : Tribute to Haitians (video)

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Haiti is sharing a video that pays tribute to the courageous Haitian soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War in 1779. From the battlefields of Georgia to Haiti's independence, our histories have been intertwined for decades. Watch the video to discover the monument and hear the stories of these soldiers who helped shape our nations! »

CONCACAF : Grassroots Football

At the first Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) conference on grassroots football, which Held on May 12 and 13, 2026, in Saint-Martin, the Haitian Football Federation (FHF) was represented by coaches Pierre Chéry and Carlo Marcelin. Key points of the conference included: technical sessions dedicated to youth development; discussions on establishing solid grassroots structures; and the implementation of programs adapted to the specific realities of member federations. The conference brought together several member associations to exchange best practices, youth training, and strategies for developing grassroots football in the region.

Paris : François Hollande Visits the Haitian Embassy

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as part of a courtesy visit, the Haitian Embassy in France had the pleasure of welcoming former President of the French Republic, François Hollande, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Ambassador Louino Volcy. The former French head of state discussed, among other things, the current situation in Haiti, the priorities of the Haitian government, and Franco-Haitian relations. This meeting was part of an effort to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.

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