This Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Minister of Justice and Public Safety, Patrick Pélissier, signed an agreement protocol with the representative of the Gang Suppression Force (FRG), the diplomat Jack Christofides.
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Patrick Pélissier, signed a memorandum of understanding with the representative of the Gang Suppression Force (FRG), diplomat Jack Christofides.
This agreement sets out the terms for handing over to Haitian authorities the individuals arrested, as well as the weapons, ammunition, and equipment seized during operations carried out on national territory. “This agreement covers not only the handover of arrested individuals but also weapons, ammunition, and any other items generally seized during operations conducted by the Gang Suppression Force across the national territory, especially in the areas affected by armed gangs,” said the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in a press release published on its Facebook page this Tuesday.According to the note, through this agreement, the Haitian State reaffirms its commitment to putting all necessary measures in place to ensure the safety of the population. “Through this agreement, the Government of the Republic intends to do everything possible to, on one hand, guarantee the security of the population and, on the other hand, create the right conditions for the upcoming elections; which will pave the way for the soon installation of legitimate authorities, called to take charge of the Nation’s future,” the ministry clarified.Created by a United Nations Security Council resolution to support Haitian authorities in the fight against armed groups, the FRG is continuing its force generation process. Eventually, it is expected to have 5,500 uniformed personnel, plus 50 civilian members responsible mainly for support and planning roles. Its mission is to assist the Haitian National Police in combating gangs, secure strategic infrastructure, help restore public safety, and create the necessary conditions for holding elections.In his first report recently submitted to the United Nations Security Council, the FRG’s special representative, Jack Christofides, laid out a strategy based on measurable goals aimed at gradually transferring security responsibilities to Haitian institutions by 2028. He points out that boosting the mission’s staffing and operational capabilities remains a key factor in achieving these goals.
