FRG Commander Visits Artibonite to Assess Sri Lankan Contingent Operations

The commander of the Gang Repression Force (Force de Répression des Gangs, FRG), Erdenebat Batsuuri, visited the Artibonite department on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to assess the operations of the Sri Lankan contingent deployed in the region, according to Le Nouvelliste. During the visit, Batsuuri met with military officials and several local authorities, including the deputy delegate, the mayor of Gonaïves and the bishop, the outlet reported. The discussions reportedly focused on the security situation, the coordination of operations and relations with local communities. The visit follows the recent deployment of an FRG contingent in the Artibonite, where the force has begun establishing its presence in Gonaïves, according to Le Nouvelliste. The department has faced gang activity, including a reported attack in Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye. Le Nouvelliste did not provide additional details on the contingent's size or the specific outcomes of the meetings. No further information was immediately available on the assessment's conclusions.