BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
- Gang violence has reached unprecedented levels, causing widespread displacement and human rights abuses.
- The Haitian National Police are under-resourced and struggling to contain gang violence.
- The siege of the Varreux fuel terminal has severely disrupted daily life and humanitarian assistance.
- The cholera outbreak is exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation.
- The justice system is undermined by gang violence and high rates of pretrial detention.
The report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) provides an update on the political, security, human rights, and socioeconomic situation in Haiti. It discusses the adoption of Security Council resolution 2653 (2022) establishing a sanctions regime, the government's request for an international armed force, and efforts to facilitate a Haitian-led political agreement. The report also addresses the surge in gang violence, the siege of the Varreux fuel terminal, and the cholera outbreak, highlighting the impact on human rights, food security, and basic social service delivery. It concludes with observations and recommendations for restoring democratic functioning, improving security, and addressing the humanitarian crisis.
How to cite
2023, BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/en/document-library