Sud-Est: New Police Chief Appointed After Deadly Attack in Marigot

The Haitian National Police (PNH) carried out, on Friday, a leadership change at the head of its Sud-Est departmental directorate. Commissioner Appolos Villette has been installed as the new departmental director, replacing Commissioner Magalie Belneau.

A Decision Amid Escalating Violence Port-au-Prince, April 17, 2026.

This decision comes in a tense security context, notably marked by a recent armed attack in the commune of Marigot. Three days earlier, heavily armed individuals targeted the Grand Quartier of Séguin, resulting in the deaths of at least seven civilians.

Significant Material Damage

According to available information, several police vehicles were set on fire during the attack, along with the local sub-police station, underscoring the severity of the security situation in this part of the country.

Increasing Pressure on Authorities

This appointment takes place amid growing pressure on police authorities, who are being called upon to strengthen their response capacity in the face of a surge in violent acts.

A Mandate to Restore Order

The new departmental director, Appolos Villette, will be tasked with restoring order and reinforcing police presence in the Sud-Est, a department increasingly confronted with major security challenges.

Ronald André