MIPONUH - Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (S/1999/181)

Submitted under resolution 1212 (1998), which extended MIPONUH to November 30, 1999. The report records disturbing political developments, including the absence of a functioning Parliament since January 1999, and warns that polarization is growing and constitutional government at risk. The Secretary-General says a credible Provisional Electoral Council must be set up in time to organize elections before the end of 1999, and that there is no expectation of international assistance for elections that lack transparency and credibility. He warns that development agencies may find it difficult to disburse funds to a government that lacks international credibility. He praises the Haitian National Police for highly professional performance since January 11, 1999, stresses political neutrality, and regrets little progress on judicial reform. MIPONUH had 282 personnel as of February 15, 1999.