Latest news in Haiti? September 13th, 2026

The situation in Haiti revolves around ongoing security, humanitarian, and political challenges:

• Security Crisis & High-Profile Abductions: Armed gangs continue to exert control over roughly 70% of Port-au-Prince and surrounding districts. Media freedom advocacy groups, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), reported that veteran Haitian journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted by armed gang members in the Delmas 31 area of the capital, with captors demanding a ransom. Committee to Protect Journalists+ 1
• International Security Mandate Discussions: At the United Nations, attention focuses on the reauthorization and operational framework of the international Gang Suppression Force (GSF). While international and national forces have attempted counter-gang maneuvers, armed factions have continued to launch targeted attacks and push into outlying areas such as Kenscoff. Security Council Report+ 1
• Deportations and Migration Pressure: Authorities in Cap-Haïtien received deportation flights carrying dozens of Haitian nationals returned from the United States following earlier terminations and adjustments to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programs.
• Severe Humanitarian Strain: The UN reports that internal displacement stands near 1.5 million people nationwide, with approximately 5.8 million facing acute food insecurity amid compromised supply routes and healthcare infrastructure. Security Council Report
• Electoral Preparations Amid Volatility: Haiti’s transitional governing bodies continue bureaucratic preparations for long-delayed general elections, though significant concerns remain regarding whether security conditions can adequately stabilize to facilitate safe nationwide voting. Committee to Protect Journalists