The GSF will not have 5,500 troops on schedule

Igor Rugwiza, spokesperson for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), stated on a radio station in the capital that the Force will not have the planned 5,500 military and police personnel by October. According to him, logistical constraints are the cause of this delay. However, he affirmed, "We continue to receive new troops who are reinforcing the ranks of the GSF," without revealing the number, their countries of origin, or the total number of troops expected by the end of October, for operational security reasons. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48320-haiti-flashthe-real-reasons-for-the-gsf-deployment-delay.html

2 Korean Hostages Released

Two South Korean nationals, kidnapped by a gang in Haiti in late July https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48121-zapping-haiti-of-august-1st-2026.html , have been released, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday. These two employees of a South Korean company were kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, on July 31, while in the country on business. One of them was released on August 18, and the second on the afternoon of September 1st, local time, according to the ministry. Both are safe and sound. The conditions of their release are unknown.

Expert CARICOM figures expected

A delegation of prominent CARICOM figures is expected in Port-au-Prince from September 2nd to 9, 2026. This mission is intended to assess the progress of the political transition in a context marked by deep divisions between political actors and civil society.

Yellow alert lifted

On Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC), in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat for Risk Management, announced the lifting of the yellow alert (heavy rain) for the departments of West, Artibonite, North, Northwest, and Central. Despite this, cool weather and other meteorological conditions could cause showers in the far north of the country in the late afternoon and evening. This is why the (DGPC) is asking residents living in flood-prone areas and landslide-prone areas (particularly in the West, Artibonite, North, Northwest, and Central departments) to remain vigilant during periods of rain.

Ambassador Madsen Chérubin in Taipei

The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is currently hosting Ambassador Madsen Chérubin, Permanent Representative of Haiti to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Ambassador Harold Young, Permanent Representative of Belize to the WTO, in Taipei for a series of diplomatic and economic talks. This official visit is taking place from August 31 to September 4th, 2026. During their stay, they will visit the Judicial Yuan, the Ministry of Finance, the Trade Negotiations Office, and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund, according to MOFA. They will also attend a luncheon hosted by Vice Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi and visit Taiwanese technology companies to gain a better understanding of the country's development in the areas of trade, technology, and democracy.

Weather : Minor Damage to the Sans Souci Palace Site

The Ministry of Culture reports that following heavy downpours and moderate winds recorded Monday in the North Department, minor damage was observed at the Sans Souci Palace site in Milot. Less than 24 hours later, specific instructions were sent to the General Directorate of the Institute for the Protection of National Heritage (ISPAN) to assess the situation and take immediate action.

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