BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti
- Transitional Presidential Council established to guide Haiti towards elections by February 2026.
- Gang violence continues to severely impact security, governance, and daily life.
- Haitian National Police faces operational limitations and struggles to regain control over gang-controlled areas.
- Human rights abuses, including killings, rapes, and kidnappings, persist at alarmingly high levels.
- The Multinational Security Support mission is urgently needed to support the Haitian National Police.
The report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) covers developments since April 16, 2024. It discusses the political progress made with the establishment of the Transitional Presidential Council, the appointment of a Prime Minister, and the formation of a Cabinet of Ministers. However, it also highlights the severe impact of gang violence on governance, daily life, and UN operations. The report details the security situation, including the rise in intentional homicides and kidnappings, gang attacks on critical infrastructure, and the challenges faced by the Haitian National Police. It also addresses human rights abuses, the socioeconomic situation, and the humanitarian crisis, emphasizing the need for international support and a drastic improvement in security to enable progress in building democratic institutions and achieving sustainable development.
How to cite
2024, BINUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, https://binuh.unmissions.org/en/document-library