US EditionSecurity Council Extends UN Political Mission in Haiti
- The Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2785 to extend the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti until January 31, 2026.
- US Ambassador Dorothy Shea stated that the office's presence would help support Haiti's democratic transition.
- Haiti has experienced gang violence, with armed gangs controlling at least 80% of Port-au-Prince since 2020.
- The US terminated temporary protected status for many Haitians, affecting around 500,000 individuals, although some protections still exist.
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UN mission to Haiti extended for another six months
The gang violence in Haiti shows no sign of slowing down. Last week, an estimated 27 000 people were displaced from their homes in Haiti's central region following armed attacks. The UN mission (BINUH) is hoped to help strengthen political stability and human rights.
The mandate of the UN Representative Office in Haiti, UNIH, was renewed yesterday by the Security Council for six and a half months - not a year as advocated by the United Nations boss. UNIH's main mission is to assist the Haitian authorities in a lasting exit from the crisis that is going through the country — while elections are to be held before February 2026. This despite a context of violence that is only getting worse.
The UN Security Council unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Office in Haiti (BINU) until January 31, 2026. The resolution was drafted by Panama and the United States. Haiti has been gripped by years of anarchy and gang violence, which has left thousands dead and around 1.3 million displaced.
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