Limonade : 3 Bandits Killed, Including a Gang Leader

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the Northern Departmental Directorate of the Haitian National Police (PNH), through its Departmental Unit for Maintaining Order (UDMO), conducted an operation around 1:30 a.m. in the Bord-de-Mer area of ​​the Limonade commune. During this operation, three bandits were fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. Among them was "Sonn Jabessi" one of the leaders of this gang, responsible for several criminal acts in the commune.

Kenscoff Massacre : Unfolding of the Tragedy

On the evening of August 23, approximately 150 heavily armed terrorists stormed several areas near the center of Kenscoff and opened fire on residents attempting to flee, killing at least 13 people. The attackers then pursued more than 50 residents who had taken refuge in a Protestant church. After forcing them out, they executed 22 in the churchyard and 12 others behind the building. According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 47 people were killed in the August 23 attack, including three boys and two girls. Twenty-two others were wounded, and more than 52 were abducted. "In an audio recording circulated on social media, the gang threatened to execute them if the security operations against them continued."

Back to School : Increased Security

The Haitian National Police (PNH) announced increased security measures for the reopening of schools scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026. A greater police presence is planned, particularly on roads, under the supervision of traffic services and the highway patrol. Preventive measures will also be implemented to support students, while interventions are planned in the event of incidents. The Haitian National Police (PNH) affirms its commitment to "a preventive, coordinated, and tailored approach" to ensure the safety of students and school staff.

UEH : Registrations Continue

The Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the State University of Haiti (UEH) informs the general public, and applicants in particular, that registrations for the 2026-2027 entrance examinations are ongoing. Registrations will close on a case-by-case basis one week before the examination date for each department. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48103-open-registration-entrance-examination-state-university-of-haiti-2026-2027.html

Kenscoff : Call for the Release of Hostages

On Friday, August 28, 2026, during a special session of the Security Council, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, called for the immediate and unconditional release of all those abducted following the Kenscoff massacre. "Expressions of compassion are important and demonstrate our solidarity with the Haitian people, but they must be accompanied by concrete and sustained actions. Haiti urgently needs the commitments made to translate into tangible results." The Kenscoff massacre is not an isolated tragedy, but a stark reminder of the urgent need to strengthen international support for the security of national institutions: the rapid and full deployment of the Gang Supression Force (GSF) is essential. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48322-haiti-security-council-statement-on-the-situation-in-haiti.html

ONI : Registered Citizens, the Numbers

The National Identification Office (ONI) reports having registered 6,583,753 citizens nationwide. According to figures released by the institution, 5,837,560 National Identification Cards (CINs) have already been issued to citizens, representing 88.67% of those registered. Meanwhile, 746,193 cards, or 11.33% of registered applications, are still awaiting issuance. The National Identification Office (ONI) plans to strengthen its teams to expedite the issuance of national identity cards (CINs) and enable more citizens to obtain them.

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