Security State of Emergency Extended After Unsuccessful Initial Month

The state of emergency, established on July 17, has been renewed for another month. A decree was issued by the Council of Ministers on August 12, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) released on August 19. The measure was enacted "to facilitate the restoration of public order, social peace, and security." The state of emergency affects the Artibonite and West Departments, as it did in July, but also extends to the Central Department, the Nippes, and the districts of Plaisance and Limb&eac