Haiti

Haïti

Haiti

Ordinance of 16 December 2022 on measures concerning Haiti (SR 946.231.139.4)

Verordnung vom 16. Dezember 2022 über Massnahmen betreffend Haiti (SR 946.231.139.4)

Ordonnance du 16 décembre 2022 instituant des mesures concernant Haïti (RS 946.231.139.4)

Ordinanza del 16 dicembre 2022 che istituisce provvedimenti concernenti Haiti (RS 946.231.139.4)

art. 3, para. 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 4 (Travel ban), annex 1

Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 4 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot), Anhang 1

art. 3 al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 4 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit), annexe 1

art. 3 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 4 (Divieto di entrata e di transito), allegato 1

UN, EU

Haiti

Haïti

Haiti

Ordinance of 16 December 2022 on measures concerning Haiti (SR 946.231.139.4)

Verordnung vom 16. Dezember 2022 über Massnahmen betreffend Haiti (SR 946.231.139.4)

Ordonnance du 16 décembre 2022 instituant des mesures concernant Haïti (RS 946.231.139.4)

Ordinanza del 16 dicembre 2022 che istituisce provvedimenti concernenti Haiti (RS 946.231.139.4)

art. 3, para. 1 (Financial sanctions) and art. 4 (Travel ban), annex 2

Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 4 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot), Anhang 2

art. 3 al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 4 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit), annexe 2

art. 3 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 4 (Divieto di entrata e di transito), allegato 2

UN, EU

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Catel

Jonel

Cathel

Johns

HaitiJonel Catel is the leader of the Terre Noir gang, which is affiliated with the G9 coalition of gangs in Haiti.Under his command, the Terre Noir gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including robbery, ransoming, kidnapping, extortion, murders and rape.Jonel Catel is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence.

Function: Terre Noire gang leader (affiliated with G9 coalition of gangs)

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Altès

Micanor

Monel Felix

Micanord

Mikano

Wa Mikanò

King Micanor

Alfred Mones

Haiti

Neighbourhood of Wharf Jérémie, near La Saline

Micanor Altès is the leader of the Wharf Jérémie gang. Wharf Jérémie is a coastal neighbourhood in the La Saline area of Port-au-Prince. This zone has been under the control of the gang led by Micanor Altès for over a decade.Under his command, the gang is responsible for the massacre of 207 people between 6 and 11 December 2024 in the Wharf Jérémie district. The massacre occurred after the death of Altès’ new born son from an unknown illness. Convinced that elderly Voodoo practitioners in the area under his control had cast a spell on his child, the gang leader ordered the execution of all inhabitants over 60 practicing Voodoo, after kidnapping them.Micanor Altès is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haïti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks.

Function: Wharf Jérémie gang leader

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5 Segond gang

The 5 Segond gang is a powerful gang in Haiti, based in the Village de Dieu neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince. Its leader is Johnson André, a.k.a “Izo”. The 5 Segond gang was officially part of the G-Pèp gang alliance. In 2024, G-Pèp and its former rivals, G9 Family and Allies, formed a new coalition, Viv Ansanm, a.k.a. Living Together. Together, they increased attacks against state institutions and contributed to instability. The 5 Segond gang also commits theft, rape, kidnapping, murder, piracy, and extortion, obstructs humanitarian aid and engages in arms and drugs trafficking.Therefore, the 5 Segond gang is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.

Haitian gang based in the “Village de Dieu” neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince.

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Tilus

Ferdens

General Meyer

Jeneral Meyer

Jeneral Meyè

Haiti

Ferdens Tilus is the leader of the Kokorat San Ras Gang in Haiti (area of Atribonite/NorthWest).Under his command, the Kokorat San Ras gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including murder, theft, rape, kidnapping and embezzlement of property.Ferdens Tilus is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence.

Function: Kokorat San Ras gang leader

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Jean-Pierre

Gabriel

Ti-Gabriel

Ti Gabriel

Gabo

Haiti

Gabriel Jean-Pierre is the leader of the GPep coalition of gangs in Haiti, which is affiliated with Brooklyn gang.Under his command, the GPep is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including extortion, destruction of property, kidnapping, assassinations and rape.Gabriel Jean-Pierre is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence.

Function: leader of the GPep coalition of gangs (affiliated with Brooklyn gang)

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Chéry

Christ-Roi

Kris-La

Krisla

Chrisla

Chrislat

Haiti

Christ-Roi Chéry is the leader of the Ti Bwa gang, which is affiliated with the Viv Ansanm (also called G9) coalition of gangs in Haiti.Since February 2024, the Ti Bwa gang has controlled the commune of Carrefour.Under Christ-Roi Chéry’s command, the Ti Bwa gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including murder, robbery, rape, hijacking of goods and trucks, extortion, targeted assassinations and drugs trafficking.Christ-Roi Chéry is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including forcible recruitment of children by such groups and networks, kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence.

Function: Ti Bwa gang leader (affiliated with Viv Ansanm/G9 Coalition of gangs)

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Larose

Jeff

Gwo Lwa

Taliban

Haiti

Jeff Larose is the leader of the Canaan gang, which is affiliated with the G-Pép and Viv Ansanm coalitions of gangs in Haiti.The Canaan gang controls the localities of Canaan, Onaville, Jerusalem, Corail, Rosemberg, Lilavois, Bon Repos, all located in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. The gang extended its control over its original territory and also operates in Mirebalais (Centre department).Under Jeff Larose’s command, the Canaan gang is engaged in violence and criminal activities in Haiti, including kidnapping, land appropriation, rape, home burglary, hijacking of goods and vehicles, ransoming, murder and drug trafficking.Jeff Larose is therefore responsible for actions that threaten peace, stability and security in Haiti, including engaging in criminal activities and violence involving armed groups and criminal networks that promote violence, including forcible recruitment of children by such groups and networks, kidnappings, homicides and sexual and gender-based violence.

Function: Canaan gang leader (affiliated with G-Pép and Viv Ansanm coalitions of gangs)

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Martelly

Michel

Joseph

Sweet Micky

Michel Martelly, the former President of the Republic of Haiti (2011-2016), participated directly in the creation of the gang Base 257. He financed, sponsored and supported several gangs, in particular Base 257, but also Village de Dieu, Ti Bois and Grand Ravine, to defend his economic interests, advance his political agenda and control territories, notably by providing them with firearms and guns. By financing those groups, he is also responsible for the abuses they have committed and has therefore contributed financially to insecurity and instability in Haiti.Therefore, Michel Martelly is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.

Function: former President of Haiti (2011-2016); former President of the CARICOM (January 2023-July 2023)

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Latortue

Youri

Youri Latortue is the founder of the political party “L’Ayiti an Aksyon” (AAA), a former senator of the Artibonite department, and a former advisor to the President Michel Martelly during his presidency (2011-2016). He also served as president of the Senate from 13 January 2017 to 9 January 2018.Youri Latortue has armed and financed the “Raboteau” and “Kokorat San Ras” gangs, to promote his political agenda and defend his personal and economic interests, notably in the Artibonite department. Those gangs are still active today, engaging in kidnapping and racketeering, among other activities.Therefore, Youri Latortue is indirectly responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.

Function: former advisor to the President Michel Martelly (2011-2016); former President of the Senate (2017-2018); former senator of the Artibonite department; coordinator of the party “L’Ayiti an Aksyon” (AAA), previously known as “L’Artibonite en Action” (LAAA).

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Celestin

Rony

Rony APPOLON

Rony Celestin, a former senator of Haiti, is involved in violence linked to armed groups and smuggling. He has notably been held responsible for orchestrating the murder of the journalist Néhémie Joseph, who exposed his illegal activities and corruption.Therefore, Rony Celestin is indirectly responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti.

Function: former deputy (2011-2017); former senator (2017-2023).

Port-au-PrinceHaitiCommune of Carrefour, Metropolitan region of Port-au-PrinceHaitiCanaanMetropolitan region of Port-au-PrinceHaiti