"The State fully assumes its security mission," says Prime Minister at graduation of 877 new police officers

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé affirmed on Friday that the State "fully assumes its mission" in public security, on the occasion of the graduation ceremony for 877 new agents of the Haitian National Police (PNH), organized on the campus of the National Police Academy (ENP) in Port-au-Prince.

Alongside the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Laurent Saint-Cyr, the head of government attended the diploma ceremony for the 1st class of Project P4000 and the 35th class of the PNH. Several high-ranking state officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of local and international security forces were present.

Prime Minister and President of the Superior Council of the National Police (CSPN), Mr. Fils-Aimé praised the commitment and sense of duty of the new recruits, as the country faces a persistent security crisis marked by armed violence, kidnappings, and the fragmentation of certain geographical areas under the control of criminal groups.

Project P4000, which plans for the training of 4,000 agents between 2026 and early 2027, is presented by the executive as a strategic lever to strengthen police operational capabilities and accelerate the restoration of state authority in affected areas. "The State is no longer retreating; it fully assumes its mission," declared Mr. Fils-Aimé, calling for institutional and citizen mobilization in the face of current security challenges.

The head of government also reaffirmed the Transitional Presidential Council's commitment to creating the necessary conditions for a lasting return to republican order, particularly through securing the territory, economic recovery, and the preparation of upcoming general elections.

In his address, Fils-Aimé expressed the Haitian State's gratitude to its international partners, citing the United States, Canada, and the European Union for their support in stabilizing the country and providing logistical assistance to national authorities.

This graduation comes as several regions of the country remain exposed to armed violence, and vast sections of the capital continue to be the scene of sporadic operations between specialized units and criminal groups. As he made these remarks, Alix D. Fils-Aimé's position has been hanging by a thread since the adoption of the CPT resolution considering his revocation.

Jean Mapou / Le Relief