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Honore

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first: 2013-08-28
most recent: 2017-04-11
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“(spoke in Spanish) In conclusion, allow me to emphasize that it is of the greatest important that the electoral cycle be completed in accordance with the Constitution, that the fiftieth legislature can take office on 11 January and that the new President take office on 7 February 2016. (spoke in French) I would like to commend the commitment of the Haitian political actors in these elections, in spite of the challenges that the process has faced. Carrying out an equitable, transparent and inclusive electoral process in a climate ofpeace is a prerequisite for Haiti to continue moving forward on the path towards stabilization, democratic governance, strengthening the rule of law and socioeconomic development.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“That is of prime importance to the orderly and durable transition of the current peacekeeping presence. Haitian ownership of the future posture of United Nations assistance is vital so that the Government and society can build on the achievements of the past 11 years and further consolidate the stabilization gains for the well-being of the Haitian people. The early involvement of the new Administration in the transition planning and decision-making process with respect to the future United Nations presence will be as critical as unity in the efforts and the vision of the international community in support of a durable transition.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“An integrated strategic assessment mission will be deployed after the completion of the electoral cycle and the installation of a new President and new authorities to formulate recommendations for the future presence of the United Nations in Haiti. In the meantime, MINUSTAH will concentrate on specific areas, including good offices, police development, the rule of law and human rights, while intensifying work with the United Nations country team to identify areas where the latter can strengthen its engagement and joint programming can be developed. A one-year extension will also afford the new Administration a period of continued support to allow for the consolidation of State authority and the time necessary to articulate how best the country's institutions may be support by the United Nations in the future.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“(spoke in French) We believe, however, that this will be the last election in which electoral assistance at the level of that provided by the peacekeeping operation will be necessary. Future elections in Haiti should be managed by the Haitian authorities, with the targeted and limited logistical and technical assistance of United Nations agencies and international partners. (Spoke in English) To allow for an orderly and sustainable transfer of these and other activities currently undertaken by MINUSTAH as part of a transition process to the Haitian authorities and other partners, and mindful of the tasks ahead of us to assist Haiti's authorities in completing the electoral cycle, the Secretary-General has recommended the extension by one, possibly final year of the MINUSTAH mandate at the current troop and police levels.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“While the organization of the 9 August polls bears testimony to the increased capacity of the Provisional Electoral Council, the Government of Haiti and the Haitian National Police to assume greater responsibility in leading the country's democratic process, the engagement of the United Nations system, including MINUSTAH and its uniformed components, continues to be required in support of operations, logistics and security. Equally, while acknowledging the Haitian Government's substantial budgetary allocations in support of the process - including as the largest donor to the United Nations Development Programme-managed basket fundamental a the financial contributions of Haiti's international partners continue to be critical to the completion of the electoral cycle.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“To build on the achievement of the National Police and the current level of security and stability obtained in a number of departments, the United Nations is working towards reshaping its assistance to acknowledge progress and concentrate its action where criminality most affects the main security indicators, such as homicides and gang confrontations. I encourage Member States to provide experts in administrative, technical and operational support in the form of Government-provided personnel, as well as specialized teams in key fields of policing, with a view to creating longer-term post-MINUSTAH partnerships among the Haitian National Police, donors and other international partners.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Though fewer and short-lived, violent election-related protests remain an element to be carefully monitored as we approach the second round of the voting, in which the political stakes will be higher. I note that commitment expressed by the Haitian National Police to undertaking measures to improve police performance in the upcoming round with a view to contributing to a conducive electoral climate. To that end, the Haitian National Police, with the Provisional Electoral Council and supported by the United Nations, is working in an integrated manner to adjust logistics and security plans for the coming rounds and is conducting operations in violence-prone communes across the country ahead of the polls. In parallel, work continues towards the implementation of the HNP 2012-2016 development plan, which is now in its fourth and final year.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“This has sent a clear signal to all contenders that the use of force and electoral violence will not be tolerated. I urge the judiciary to follow suit and take appropriate legal action, where needed, to send a firm message to all who contemplate the use of force to pursue their goals, irrespective of their political affiliations, that impunity is not an option. In the wake of the continued consolidation of MINUSTAH, these elections also serve as a test of the capacity of the Haitian National Police to maintain security during a challenging period. It is against that background that I note that the security environment has remained generally stable, more calm and less violent as compared with previous electoral cycles.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“To recapitulate, therefore, the 25 October polls will include the first- round presidential, the second-round legislative and the municipal vote, together with the re-runs for the first round legislative vote in the constituencies affected on 9 August. It is to be noted that, for the first time in the electoral history of Haiti, the Provisional Electoral Council has taken punitive action against instigators of electoral violence. On 19 August, 16 candidates from 10 different political parties were barred from further participation in the elections following their involvement in acts of electoral violence. Warnings were also issued to 17 political parties whose supporters were reported to have instigated criminal acts and voter intimidation.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“These actions range from a swift response to the violence that occurred on 9 August and a revived interaction with political parties and candidates, which is important for the transparency and inclusiveness of the electoral process, to corrective measures aimed at improving technical aspects of the electoral operations. These include the timely publication of voter lists, a reassessment of voting centres, a review of the performance of the Provisional Electoral Council staff, addressing the issue of party poll-watchers, and a modification ofthe electoral calendar to simplify voting by deferring the local Government vote from the second to the third round on 27 December.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“I am encouraged by the ongoing preparations of the Haitians authorities, and I am confident that Haiti is now moving resolutely towards the renewal of its democratic institutions and the re-establishment of institutional balance crucial for the consolidation of democracy and stability. Notwithstanding the efforts of the Provisional Electoral Council, the Government and the Haitian National Police (HNP), severe acts of violence and some technical irregularities invalidated the 9 August voting in 13 per cent of the country's voting centres. In that regard, I am encouraged by the actions taken by the Provisional Electoral Council aimed at addressing those shortcomings and at responding to recommendations from political parties, candidates and observer groups.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“(spoke in English) On 9 August, Haiti took the all-important step of holding the first round of elections to renew the executive, legislative and local leadership of the country. On 27 September, after protracted deliberations by the electoral tribunals on 203 contested cases, the Provisional Electoral Council published the results, according to which 2 of the contenders for the 20 Senate seats and 8 for the 119 seats in the Chamber of Deputies won an outright victory. Twenty-five electoral districts will require re-runs of the first round for 6 Senate and 25 Chamber of Deputies seats because of electoral violence or irregularities affecting the vote. First- and second-ranked candidates will be competing for 12 Senate and 86 Chamber of Deputies seats in the second round run-offs on 25 October.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to Spain in its capacity as President of the Security Council and to all members of the Council for convening today's meeting to examine the Secretary-General's report on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (8/2015/667), issued on 31 August. (Spoke in French) I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Haiti. (Spoke in Spanish) I would like to express my special gratitude to all the countries that have contributed troops and police elements to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and to all Member States that are collaborating in the peacebuilding process in Haiti.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“On behalf of all Mission personnel - military, police and civilians, both international and Haitian, as well as United Nations Volunteers - I also wish to express deep appreciation for the many statements of encouragement for the work of MINUSTAH as we pursue our efforts with the Government of Haiti and its international partners, as well as the United Nations country team, in support of and in service to the people of Haiti.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Ms. Honore: I thank the President and all members of the Security Council for the observations that have been made and the recommendations that have been put forward with a view to bolstering the work of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in support of the full development of Haiti's electoral management capacity, the professionalization of the Haitian National Police, the strengthening of the rule of law, the promotion and protection of human rights and the role of good offices. I would like to also extend my thanks to all the other Member States, including the Republic of Haiti, as well as the multilateral organizations that have commented on the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/157) that was the object of consideration by the Council at this meeting.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“(spoke in French) It is in that context that I would like to welcome the Haitian political actors' acceptance of the principles of dialogue and compromise, which allowed them to embark upon the path towards holding the long- delayed elections in 2015. Holding a fair, transparent and inclusive electoral process in a peaceful climate is the sine qua non for Haiti to continue to make progress towards stabilization, democratic governance, the strengthening of the rule of law and socioeconomic development. I urge all political actors to do their part to ensure that these elections, which are so important, are held in an atmosphere of peace and trust, thus enabling the broadest possible participation. (Spoke in English) I call on all members of the international community to continue to lend their support to Haiti's electoral process.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team have also initiated the transition planning to underpin the gradual reconfiguration of the United Nations presence in Haiti beyond 2016. To support that process, we aim at developing a transition plan that will draw on the consolidation benchmarks and the revised integrated strategic framework to ensure effective harmonization with existing planning frameworks. Close coordination and partnership with the Haitian Government will be critical as part of that process. In conclusion, the continued good will of the Government and of all the political actors is essential to build confidence in the electoral process and create the necessary conditions for the upcoming elections to take place in as peaceful and serene an environment as possible.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“With regard to the consolidation of the Mission, in accordance with resolution 2180 (2014), the military component has planned the reduction of its personnel from the authorized 5,021 to 2,370 troops. As Haiti enters a complex electoral period, and while the military component will reduce its presence, it is vital that the Mission's police component be fully staffed to support the Haitian National Police in all the departments during the electoral process and to enable the Mission's uniformed presence to be as effective, mobile and visible as possible. I therefore wish to invite all partners of Haiti to make an additional effort to assist us in reaching the authorized number of 2,601 police.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The United Nations country team's response entails a mix of instruments ranging from direct food aid and life-saving support for children suffering acute malnutrition to structural programmes aimed at improving access to social safety nets and income-generating activities. In order to strengthen the continuum from recovery to development and to address remaining humanitarian shortcomings, the United Nations and partners, together with the Haitian Government, launched a transitional appeal in Port-au-Prince, on 11 March, and in Geneva, on 13 March, to replace the humanitarian action plan of 2014. The cost associated with the transitional appeal is $401 million, and I would like to encourage Haiti's partners and friends to consider making financial contributions.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The newly appointed Government has set up an interministerial task force to coordinate response activities at the technical level. However, the lingering epidemic and high levels of other waterborne and vector- borne diseases will persist until gaps in infrastructure and services are definitively closed. Haiti has continued to make progress on the relocation ofpersons displaced by the 2010 earthquake, with 79,397 persons still remaining in camps as of end 2014. Due to a drought in some areas of the country and a reduced production in crops in 2014, of an estimated 600,000 people suffering from severe food insecurity, the number of persons experiencing acute food insecurity in the country increased during the first three months of 2015, from 65,000 in 2014 to roughly 165,000.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The appointment of a highly regarded judge as the new President of the Supreme Court and the Superior Council of the Judiciary and the launch by the Ministry of Justice of an initiative to expedite the processing of cases so as to decrease prolonged pretrial detention are also positive steps taken in early March towards addressing deficiencies in the rule of law and the continued challenges of overcrowding and detention conditions in Haitian prisons. With regard to the humanitarian situation, while concerted efforts by national authorities and international partners have succeeded in drastically reducing the number of reported cholera cases - down from a peak of over 350,000 in 2011 to 27,753 reported cases in 2014, there was a spike in the last quarter of 2014.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The sustained commitment of the Haitian Government and the continuous generous assistance of the international community will remain critical, not only to enable the National Police to progressively assume full responsibility for internal security, but also to strengthen the management and administrative capacity and oversight mechanisms required. Recent developments in the area of the rule of law are reassuring. Following years of consultations and repeated reviews, the presentation, on 13 March, of a draft penal code to the President of the Republic by the Commission for Judicial Reform brings Haiti one step closer to renewing its 179-year-old criminal law framework.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“In line with its commitment to the implementation of the Haitian National Police 2012-2016 development plan, the HNP has, with the support of the international community, achieved tangible results in the reconstruction of police infrastructure, recruitment, training, crime investigation, public order management and in the overall professionalization of police officers. Over the past year, the National Police has demonstrated significant improvements in operational readiness and in the performance of its crowd control units. Notwithstanding this progress towards the build- up of a professional and accountable police force and the important contributions made by bilateral partners, resources are still insufficient to achieve all the targets of the 2012-2016 development plan.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“However, in some case, formed police and the military were still called upon to actively engage in crowd control, together with the National Police, and crowd control by the military was mostly needed outside of Port-au-Prince. The Mission's police and military components further supported the National Police in addressing specific threats to security and safety in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. The further development of the Haitian National Police is vital for enduring stability in Haiti.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The radical opposition has continued to criticize the recent political breakthrough and has not desisted from organizing anti-Government demonstrations, calling for the resignation of President Martelly and capitalizing on socioeconomic grievances, such as the recent general strikes over fuel prices and teachers' salaries. As per the Secretary-General's report, most public protests have been small in size and have taken place without major incidents. Those that involved some degree of violence were for the most part handled by the Haitian National Police (HNP) without operational support from MINUSTAH. The Mission supported the National Police primarily by providing planning and technical advice for crowd control operations.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“I am encouraged that, as evidenced in the Jimani declaration of 13 March, the Foreign Ministers have undertaken to address the question of the status of persons of Haitian origin in the Dominican Republic. In that context, the United Nations country team and I have advocated for the resumption of a high-level dialogue between both countries to de-escalate tensions. Over the past six months, the security situation in Haiti has remained relatively stable. As the Secretary- General's report outlines, however, we have witnessed a recent increase in certain crimes, gang-related violence and public unrest. Particularly troubling is a spike in violence between rival gangs in the fragile commune of Cite Soleil and other parts of the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince since the beginning of the year.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Equally, international observation of the elections will be crucial to strengthening the confidence of political parties, candidates and voters in the process and to enhance transparency and fairness. I encourage all partners to contribute to election observation missions upon invitation by the Haitian Government. Beyond the developments on the electoral front, the political situation has been marked by a rise in tensions between Haiti and its neighbour. The skilful handling of the situation by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the two countries led to a mutual reinforcement of their diplomatic ties with the full resumption of consular and embassy activities last Friday.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“When I was last before the Security Council (see S/PV.7262), on 11 September 2014, I spoke about the need for Haitian institutions to eventually assume full responsibility over the conduct of elections. It is time for Haitian authorities, including the Electoral Council, to demonstrate their capacity and assume even greater ownership ofthe electoral process. Within our means and capabilities, the Mission, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other partners, is supporting the relevant Haitian authorities. That support notwithstanding, the continuing generous assistance of the international community is still indispensable, including with respect to filling the funding gap that is being ascertained by the Electoral Council and UNDP.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“I call on all political actors to continue a genuine dialogue and a transparent and consultative approach that contributes to building confidence among all stakeholders. It is imperative that the Government provide the necessary resources for the Electoral Council to implement the ambitious calendar for what will be a highly complex electoral operation, in a timely and independent manner. That will allow, as provided for in the Constitution, for the fiftieth legislature to be installed on 11 January 2016, and for the transfer of power to a new President on 7 February. In that context, I am encouraged by the provisional Electoral Council's swift resumption of its operational activities following the installation of the new counsellors on 23 January, including by reactivating its technical commissions.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“On 2 March, President Martelly promulgated the electoral law, and after receiving a proposed electoral calendar from the Electoral Council, he followed through on 13 March by issuing a presidential order convening a first round of legislative elections on 9 August 2015, and a second round of legislative elections, combined with the first round presidential and the local elections, on 25 October. If required, a presidential run-off is to be held on 27 December. With that, the prerequisites for the holding of elections this year have been established. Some political parties have voiced discontent over the electoral calendar. Nonetheless, most ofthem have signalled their intent to take part in the planned elections.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“(spoke in English) Since the Security Council's visit to Haiti from 23 to 25 January, the country has made measurable gains towards the holding of long-overdue elections by the end of 2015. Despite the uncertainty created by the absence of a functioning Parliament since 12 January 2015, the political consensus reached in the 11 January accord between the executive and a number of political parties has opened a path towards inclusive and transparent elections this year. Following the establishment of a new Government and of a new provisional Electoral Council, provided for in the accord, the Council engaged in a series of consultations with political parties, the presidency and the remaining senators on the electoral law and the electoral calendar.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to France, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, and to all Council members for organizing this meeting called to consider the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2015/157), dated 4 March 2015. I also take this Opportunity to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Haiti. (spoke in Spanish) I would especially like to thank all the countries contributing troops and police elements to MINUSTAH, as well as all the Member States that have participated in the stabilization process, for their valuable support to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“On behalf of the Mission's staff- military, police, civilians, both international and Haitian, and United Nations Volunteers - I thank everyone for the many expressions of support for the Mission's efforts. We look forward to continued service in the interests of the people of Haiti, in collaboration with the Government, its international partners and the United Nations country team, on the basis of the mandate of the Security Council.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Ms. Honore: Iwould like contributors to rest assured that I have taken careful note of their observations, as well as those made by Council members, other Member States, including Haiti, and the multilateral organization. Those observations and recommendations, based on the mandate entrusted by the Council to the Mission to support security and stabilization in Haiti have focused on the Mission's core functions of support for the Haitian National Police, the strengthening of the rule of law and the promotion of human rights, and increased electoral management capacity. I have also taken note of the Council's expectations of the Mission with respect to important governance issues, such as elections and institution-building.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We will work with the Government, the United Nations country team and Haiti's international partners to develop a comprehensive transition plan that underpins the gradual reduction of the Mission's footprint. In keeping with the Secretary-General's recommendation, we count on the support of the Council to determine the Mission's core mandated functions and the appropriate level of resources necessary to fulfil them over a predictable period.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“That requires not only that State institutions and actors in public life live up to their responsibilities and assume increasingly greater leadership, it also demands that Haiti's international friends and partners step up efforts and provide additional funds for critical areas from which the Mission is withdrawing and in which the Government still requires continued support. MINUSTAH stands ready to play its role in continuing to use its good offices and the presence of its uniformed personnel and civilian staff in support of a peaceful and democratic political process and further stabilization - all ofthat in the context ofthe Mission's consolidation.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“With regard to electoral operations, the transfer of the Mission's technical, logistic and security support to the electoral process should be initiated while being mindful of capacity-building and resource requirements, so as to enable the relevant Haitian institutions to assume full responsibility over the conduct of elections. In conclusion, it is important for Haiti's gains in peace, security and stability to be sustained through the consolidation of the democratic process, the rule of law and good governance.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Equally, I wish to stress that it is vital that we all look at police development through the wider rule-of- 1aw lens and underscore the dire need for long-overdue, comprehensive justice sector reforms. Without a well- functioning justice system, including corrections, even the best trained and equipped police force will be unable to perform its duties to provide a safe and secure environment. That would involve not only continuing to support the adoption of a revised criminal code to expedite the judicial process, but also addressing the persistent problem of prolonged pretrial detention and weaknesses in the corrections sector, as seen in the Croix des Bouquets prison break in August.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“In this regard, let me underscore that it is critical for enduring stability that the Government, MINUSTAH and Haiti's international partners redouble their efforts and commitments in order to enable the National Police to meet major benchmarks by 2016 and to assume full responsibility for security and stability in Haiti. To this end, maintaining both the Mission's individual police officers and the formed police units at near to current levels would allow us to continue advising and mentoring Haitian counterparts through static co-location in police commissariats in targeted areas, as well as to support HNP operations, upon request, as a second line of response.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The recommendation is based on a careful analysis of the political and security situation, the capabilities of the National Police and the Mission's activities. A strategic assessment mission was deployed, under the leadership of the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, in June for consultations with the Government, elected officials, political parties, civil society and the private sector, as well as with Haiti's international partners and the United Nations country team. I am confident, based on the realities on the ground, that the recommended reconfiguration would ensure an adequate stabilization presence to support Haitian institutions, particularly in the context of the next electoral cycle and the continuing development of the Haitian National Police.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The Government also continued to deploy efforts to attract investors and to stimulate economic growth and job creation. The Government's renewed emphasis on public financial management is a commendable step towards improving transparency and accountability, and its implementation should be vigorously pursued. Considering the significant achievements of the past 10 years in the overall stabilization process in Haiti and mindful of the remaining challenges, the Secretary-General has recommended a deepening of MINUSTAH's consolidation process, including the drawdown of the military component to two battalions, with enablers, by June 2015, while maintaining MINUSTAH's police component at near to current levels.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“During the Secretary-General's two-day visit to Haiti in July, he and Prime Minister Lamothe launched a total sanitation campaign - a joint Government-United Nations programme designed to reach 3 million people over the next five years. The Mission and the United Nations country team will continue to support the Government in implementing its national cholera elimination plan, including through the High-level Committee for the Elimination of Cholera, established in May of this year upon the initiative of the Prime Minister and the Secretary-General. Haiti continued to make progress on the relocation of persons displaced by the 2010 earthquake. Durable solutions still need to be identified for the approximately 103,560 remaining internally displaced persons.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The relatively high number of patrols carried out by the Mission's military component is also a further reflection of the continuous need for further improvements in the police's operational capacity. Structural and technical challenges - such as a weak administrative and internal oversight capacity, limited regional coverage and scarce institutional capacity in specialized fields, including prison management - remain and require a redoubling of efforts on the part of both the Haitian Government and its international partners. Regarding the humanitarian situation, the efforts of the Haitian Government, supported by international partners, have significantly reduced the toll of the cholera epidemic.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We have also seen improvements in other areas, including in the overall professionalization of police officers, recruitment and vetting, strategic planning and community policing, among others. A case in point in highlighting the increased capacities of the National Police is that its specialized crowd control units are now present at 50 per cent of the demonstrations, as compared to 29 per cent during the same period in 2013. A lot still remains to be done to achieve the targets outlined in the national police development plan and to overcome technical, structural and operational challenges. For instance, the operational support of MINUSTAH was still required in one-third of all demonstrations due to insufficient personnel and equipment of the National Police, which was unable to provide efficient crowd control throughout the country.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Today's security situation is characterized by threats to law and order, linked primarily to criminality, gang violence and mobilized or spontaneous civil unrest and demonstrations. Crime statistics continue to confirm a downward trend with respect to kidnappings in particular, while homicide numbers have seen an increase recently. During the reporting period, the number of politically motivated demonstrations remained low. The performance of the Haitian National Police (HNP) continued to improve, and the security situation in the five departments vacated by MINUSTAH's military component, and where only individual police officers remained, continues to be stable. The police force has grown to 10,963 active officers, including 899 women.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Against this backdrop, various options out of the impasse are being discussed among Haiti's political actors, including calling for elections on the basis of the El Rancho Accord or invoking certain articles of the Constitution and the 2013 electoral law. While I welcome these various attempts at identifying a consensual solution through dialogue as soon as possible, I also wish to call on all actors concerned to ensure that the solution is based on the Constitution and within a solid legal framework that allows for credible, inclusive and transparent elections in support of a peaceful democratic transition in 2015. Despite the political stalemate, the security environment in Haiti has remained relatively stable.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“A group of Senators opposed to the El Rancho Accord continued to condition their vote on the amended electoral law, inter alia, upon the establishment of an entirely new Electoral Council and have consistently blocked the required quorum. To date, no agreement has been reached on the required legal framework for the elections. After a period of deadlock, the parties have recently shown renewed signs of willingness to remain engaged. However, given the time needed for logistic preparations, the window for holding the elections before the end of the year is now rapidly closing. This is particularly worrisome since, without elections, Parliament would be rendered dysfunctional on 12 January 2015, thereby creating an institutional vacuum until elections are held and a new legislature is installed.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“(spoke in English) When I last briefed the Security Council in March 2014 (see S/PV.7147), the political momentum created by the inter-Haitian dialogue, resulting in the signing of the El Rancho Accord, had generated the hope that combined elections would be held by the end of 2014 for two thirds of the Senate, the entire Chamber of Deputies, municipal administrations and local councils. The Accord also foresaw other provisions, including a vote on amendments to the electoral law promulgated in December 2013. Since then, continuing mistrust and disagreements over the electoral process between the executive and opposition members in the legislature have caused repeated delays in the implementation of the Accord.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Ms. Honore: I would first like to express my gratitude to the United States in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the organization of this meeting on Haiti. (spoke in French) I also take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Haiti. (spoke in Spanish) I would like to thank in particular all of the countries that contribute troops and police to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and all States members of the Security Council for their valuable support to peacebuilding and democracy in Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We have taken note of the specific comments on specific areas in which participants feel that we need to place renewed emphasis and look forward to continuing to serve them.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source