(2024-04) BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General
Summary — This report, submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2692 (2023), details developments in Haiti since January 15, 2024, and updates the implementation of the BINUH mandate. It addresses political issues, governance, violence reduction, security, rule of law, human rights, and socioeconomic factors.
Key Findings
- Gang violence poses significant challenges to political stability and governance.
- Efforts are underway to establish transitional governance arrangements following Prime Minister Henry's commitment to step down.
- The Haitian National Police continues to conduct anti-gang operations despite facing major difficulties.
- Human rights abuses committed by gangs and self-defense groups have reached unprecedented levels.
- The socioeconomic situation remains fragile due to ongoing security and political instability.
Full Description
The Secretary-General's report, submitted in accordance with Security Council resolution 2692 (2023), provides an update on the situation in Haiti and the activities of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The report covers the period since the previous report on January 15, 2024, and details developments related to political issues, good governance, violence reduction, security and the rule of law, human rights, and socioeconomic factors. It highlights the challenges posed by gang violence, efforts to establish transitional governance arrangements, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.