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Major General Goulart

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2012-06-20
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  1. “However, that must happen without a security vacuum being created when the military component withdraws. In addition, the country's capacity to conduct elections with limited external support, to deal with the effects of seasonal rains and hurricanes by itself and to remain focused on the path of good governance, political stability and socio-economic development are of paramount importance. I thank the Council for its attention, and I reaffirm the continuous strong commitment of the military component in giving all its strength and best effort to the accomplishment of the mandate that MINUSTAH received from the Council.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source

  2. “Looking towards the future, we are currently consideringthemilitarycomponent'snextconfiguration, taking into account resolution 2012 (2011), according to which future adjustments of the force configuration should be based on the overall security situation on the ground and the increasing development of Haitian State capacities. All in all, we firmly believe that MINUSTAH has successfully been carrying out its tasks in providing security and stabilization in Haiti. However, some key challenges, which I would like to present to the Council before finishing my presentation, remain ahead of us. Above all, the HNP must be further strengthened so that it can assume the entire responsibility for the country's security needs. The Government of Haiti and MINUSTAH have the same objective: the timely drawdown and ultimate departure of the Mission.”

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  3. “In the wake of the adoption of resolution 2012 (2011), MINUSTAH has completed a drawdown of its military, police and civilian capabilities. The military component's authorized strength is currently at 7,340 troops, of whom 7,285 are currently effective, after a reduction of 1,600 troops and related equipment. Along with the drawdown, the military component has reconfigured its force to maximize mission effectiveness. The remainder have been concentrated in higher-risk areas and, thanks to close coordination with the police component, the presence of formed police units in areas being vacated by the military has ensured the gradual transition of responsibilities to the HNP.”

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  4. “This covers polling stations and areas where electoral material is being gathered or counted, as well as key Government buildings and sites, in case of election-related violence. As some here may remember, the military component's role in preventing the violence that resulted in December 2010 after the announcement of the first round of presidential elections was extremely important to preventing the situation from spiraling out ofcontrol. Along the same lines, the military component is ready to provide support for the upcoming local and partial senatorial elections, though the date has yet to be confirmed. It should also be noted that, while MINUSTAH'S resources and assets have enabled it to support elections effectively, the Government of Haiti will have to inherit many of these tasks and functions.”

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  5. “Taking advantage of the mentoring experience and French-speaking abilities of the United Nations officers, the Uruguayan crews will provide the Coast Guard with technical knowledge to improve its training and thereby increase its participation in patrolling Haiti's maritime borders. Another of the military component's contributions is its participation in the electoral process. In the period leading up to elections, military units are involved in logistical support for polling stations and warehouses around the country, mainly by transporting ballot boxes and electoral material to them. On election days, the military component provides overall security in departments or regions that have a high-level threat assessment.”

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  6. “During the past year, the military component's interaction with the HNP has increased even more. Joint planning and coordination have improved our success in the field, but more importantly, by observing and participating in joint exercises, the HNP has been able to demonstrate increased planning capacity for security operations. Along the same lines of support for Haitian institutions, our plan is to add a new task for MINUSTAH's maritime element, composed of Uruguayan patrol boats and crews. That unit will incorporate a capacity-building role for the Haitian Coast Guard, in partnership with MINUSTAH's police component.”

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  7. “More important, our presence has been a confidence-builder for the HNP, which knows that it can count on our support as it goes through its own development process. Such joint operations have recently featured support for the HNP in its actions against the former Haitian military or former members of the Forces armees d'Haiti, and other elements threatening to organize into a second armed force and questioning the Government's authority. I am pleased to report that MINUSTAH's military component, working closely with its police counterpart, successfully supported the HNP's operation against such elements last month. Operation Sunrise proved firmly that joint operations, when planned in advance and in close conjunction with the Government, bring the Mission improved results.”

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  8. “Such efforts mitigate the effects of rains and storms, improve living conditions for poor communities, make the population more secure and further enhance the conditions needed for stability in the country. Regarding institutional development, the security generated by the military presence is unquestionably its best contribution to strengthening the country's political and security sector institutions. Particularly relevant are the military component's contributions to the HNP and the Haitian Coast Guard, as well as its support for the electoral process. Military units conduct regularjoint operations with United Nations police and the HNP in order to prevent crime and arrest criminals and gang members. Where there are demonstrations and civil unrest, the military component provides backup and support as needed.”

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  9. “I should also mention that the measures that the Mission and other agencies have been developing to fight cholera have had the additional effect of enhancing the Haitian response capacity in that area. I should also highlight the various work projects done by the military engineers. Besides fulfilling the force's requirements, they are engaged in demolishing unsafe buildings, removing debris, preparing sites for relocating internally displaced persons, cleaning ditches and canals, repairing roads and drilling wells. The engineer units have been working effectively to support the Haitian Government through improvements in HNP installations, constructing new police stations, preparing the ground for schools and hospitals, and erecting prefabs to house the judiciary.”

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  10. “By maintaining a secure environment in Haiti, the military component has also helped to enable further political and socio-economic developments in the country. We are very proud of the accomplishments that have helped Haiti to recover from the 2010 earthquake and the efforts made to reduce criminal violence and improve protection of the civilian population. Regarding the cholera outbreak, the Mission's rapid response, supported by the military component, has been mitigating the effects and spread of the disease. That support includes preparing cholera treatment centres, allocating medical teams and distributing clean water to affected populations.”

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  11. “In addition to that, however, the military also makes a focused contribution to strengthening relevant Haitian institutions. Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter and in close coordination with the United Nations police and the Haitian National Police (HNP), MINUSTAH's military component has been making steady progress in all its mandated tasks. In this regard, daily operations are conducted in order to assist in the maintenance of the rule of law and public order. Each military unit manages its area of responsibility by conducting patrols and setting up checkpoints. Such activities have deterred Violence and crimes and instilled a sense of security in the local population, thereby improving law and order.”

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  12. “Major General Goulart: It is a great honour for me to speak to the Security Council on behalf of the military component of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). My presentation today will focus on the military component's contribution to Haiti's stabilization and the support it provides to that country's institutions. Since its creation in 2004, MINUSTAH has been working tirelessly towards establishing the rule of law, restoring public safety and order, protecting civilians, supporting the democratic process and preserving human rights. In the context of the Mission's broad mandate, the military component's contribution is primarily aimed at promoting security and stability, protecting civilians and responding to disasters.”

    2012-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6789 (2012) · source