Several schools in Port-au-Prince announced the suspension of classes this Friday, February 6, 2026, citing a climate of insecurity fueled by calls for an uprising from political groups, according to RTV Galaxie. The decision comes on the eve of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) mandate expiration on Saturday, February 7, in the metropolitan area under strong socio-political pressure. This report covers developments from 9:46 AM to 12:46 PM UTC. The suspensions reflect heightened tensions across the city, where political groups have issued calls for unrest amid the impending CPT deadline. RTV Galaxie reported the announcements this morning, emphasizing the insecure environment preventing normal operations. Separately, the Haitian National Police (PNH) confirmed on Thursday, February 5, receipt of three armored combat vehicles donated by South Korea to bolster law enforcement against criminal gangs, as stated by Passion Info Plus. The vehicles form part of ongoing cooperation with the Haitian government. ACLED reported increasing deadly violence by self-defense groups in Haiti, noting their actions outside legal frameworks despite responding to gang expansion, based on latest data released this morning via ACLEDINFO.
