The question concerning Haiti - Security Council, 10099th meeting

The 10,099th meeting of the Security Council is called to order.

The provisional agenda for this meeting is the question concerning Haiti. The agenda is adopted.

In accordance with Rule 37 of the council's Provision Rules of Procedure. I invite the representative of Haiti to participate in this meeting. It is so decided.

The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item two of the agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S 2026 31, the report of the Second Secretary General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. Members of the Council have informed them document S 20206 49, the text of a draft resolution submitted by Panama and the United States of America.

The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution. Before it, I shall put the draft resolution to vote now. Will those in favor of the draft resolution contained in document S 2020649 please raise their.

The draft resolution receives 15 votes in favor. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as Resolution 2814 of 2026.

I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statement. After the vote, I give the floor to the representative of Panama.

Thank you very much, President. Firstly, we would like to thank all members of this Council for their constructive focus and for their genuine. The genuine interest they've shown throughout this process to strengthen the UN Integrated Office in Haiti. In this regard, I'd like to express a special thanks to our co pen, the United States of America, for their leadership during this important process. As a country of the region, we recognize the complex nature of the crisis facing Haiti and also the limitations imposed by the current security conditions.

The text that we have approved today is adjusted to the current context and attempts to maintain a balance between assistance to the political electoral process and the support to the justice system. It also strengthens the disarmament DDR elements and also the protection of human rights, with a particular focus on protecting children. President. In addition to the gang suppression force and with a view to the future, we reaffirm that the role of Binou under the leadership of the Secretary of Carlos Ruiz Massieu in Haiti, together with the international forces, will only be able to contribute to lasting peace if there is a firm commitment to political dialogue, the strengthening of the rule of law and full respect for human rights, led by the Haitians themselves. And it's in that spirit that we reiterate our commitment to continue to work constructively in this Council to accompany Haiti during this decisive phase in its history.

Thank you. I thank the representative of Panama for the statement I give the floor to the representative of the United States.

Today, this Council made another decisive step towards the stabilization of Haiti. The United States would like to thank our co penholder Panama on its work in helping the Security Council achieve unanimous adoption of this important resolution. The United States maintains its unwavering support for Haiti's stability and security.

Prime Minister Filame's tenure as Haiti's Prime Minister remains integral to advancing efforts to combat terrorist gangs and stabilizing the country. The current violence caused by gangs can only be stopped with consistent, strong leadership and with the full support of the Haitian people. As Secretary Rubio stated, the Transnational Presidential Council or I'm sorry, the Transitional Presidential Council must be dissolved by February 7 without corrupt actors seeking to interfere in Haiti's path to elected governance for their own gains. Haiti's many supporters remain unwavering in their commitment to the future of the country. The Gang Suppression Force, the UN Support Office in Haiti, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti and the Organization of American States all play essential yet distinct roles to support the security and stability of the Haitian state.

Consistent with President Trump's executive order on US Participation in multilateral organizations, the United States continues to stress that the UN must focus its role in maintaining peace and security while also ensuring that member state dollars are effectively and efficiently used towards that end. In that regard, we presented a reduced mandate for the UN Integrated Office in Haiti, which had expanded well beyond its original intended scope by refocusing BNU on its core functions, good offices to support preparations for elections, assisting the Haitian government on the design of disarmament, dismantlement and and the reintegration program for captured gang members and robust reporting of events on the ground. We are enabling the UN to reclaim its peace and security mandate in this space. B new will be an integral part of international efforts to restore stability in Haiti. The United States thanks the members of this Council for the renewal of B news mandate which is essential to complement the the efforts of the Gang Suppression Force and the UN Support Office in Haiti.

The United States stands with Haiti and will continue working with Haitians and international partners towards stabilization of the country. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the United States. I give the floor to the representative of France.

Thank you, Mr. President.

I'd like to begin by thanking the United States and Panama for the constructive role that they played and for the flexibility that they have demonstrated throughout these negotiations leading to the adoption by unanimity of this resolution. Mr. President, with this unanimous adoption of the resolution, the Council sends an unequivocal message to the international Community to use all tools at its disposal to restore peace and security in Haiti. Last September, we gave new momentum to international support for security in Haiti with the creation of the new Gang Suppression Force and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti, both of which are currently being deployed. And we attached to this new security architecture a robust sanctions regime, the renewal of which last October provided an opportunity to extend it to new individuals in order to fight impunity and fight corruption. The current resolution, the third in four months, provides the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti with the framework and the means to act in support of these security efforts.

The office will focus on special specific tasks where it can bring added value. France particularly welcomes the provisions relating to the protection and promotion of human rights, as well as the support for the Haitian justice system in dealing with high risk individuals. Without fighting impunity, there can be no return to stability. We would also recall that the participation of women in the political process must be guaranteed. Mr. President, the full cooperation of the Haitian authorities in this collective effort is essential to enable the country to emerge from the crisis.

The National Security Forces, which at the height of the crisis prevented the country from descending entirely into chaos, continue to fight with courage and selflessness. Their work is essential so that in the long term, Haiti can assume responsibility for its own security. This is our shared aspiration and France will continue to work towards this goal. Goal the Haitian Transitional Authorities must also act responsibly and with a sense of the general interest. Any change at the head of the government at a time when the current transition period is about to come to an end on the 7th of February would jeopardize the current momentum.

The restoration of security must remain the absolute priority of the transition. Mr. President. In conclusion, this Council will remain vigilant to ensure that international engagement in favor of Haiti translates in concrete terms into a return to security, an end to massive human rights violation violations, particularly the unbearable sexual violence and violations of children's rights, and the restoration of democratic institutions for the benefit of the Haitian people. Thank you.

I thank the representative of France for the statement.

I give the floor to the representative of latvia.

Thank you, Mr. President. I wish to thank the penholders, Panama and the United States for their dedicated and constructive leadership in bringing this resolution on BINU mandate forward and also welcome the unanimous adoption. Latvi underscores the crucial role that BINU plays in assisting Haitian authorities to return to stability and rule of law and therefore gives its full support to binu's renewed mandate. It corresponds to the current security challenges, political and human rights situation as well as strengthens the UN ecosystem in Haiti along the diplomatic deployment of gang suppression force and operationalization of onso.

And we welcome the inclusion and strengthening of two tasks in the mandate and in support to Haitian authorities in their efforts to reduce community violence and design a national program for DDR, especially for children associated with gangs. It is of utmost importance that children are seen first and foremost as victims and have an alternative of safe pathways to exit and disengage from the gangs at all times and second, strengthening of the Human Rights unit at Bino. The mandate calls for a dedicated protection advisor capacity which we understand to include one women's Protection Advisor and one Child Protection Advisor. Their presence is essential to continue monitoring and reporting on human rights violations in Haiti, including reporting on sexual and gender based violence and grave violation against children to help the Haitian authorities to improve protection of human rights in the country and combat impunity. And finally, we reiterate the importance of women peace security agenda in the context of Haiti.

Also, as the country prepares for the elections this year, it is essential that full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in political processes continues to be supported and promoted in Haiti. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Latvia for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom.

Thank you.

President the United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution to continue the important work of the Special Political Mission BINU in Haiti. We thank the Penholders for their efforts. President Last year this Council authorized increased security support and a gang suppression force in Haiti. Today's resolution complements this with continued UN focus on the political track. The political situation is particularly sensitive and critical right now.

We echo the words of the special representative of the Secretary General Luis Massieu who has stressed that now is not the time for political maneuvering and we call upon Haitian politicians to put the people of Haiti first. This includes breaking the political impasse, agreeing governance arrangements upon expiry of the Transitional Presidential Council on 7th of February and concrete steps towards free, fair and safe elections. President we are pleased that this resolution maintains the Mission's existing resource on protection of women and children. These groups are particularly vulnerable to the extreme levels of violence in Haiti, including violence which targets women and girls because of their gender. We are also clear that political process in Haiti must be inclusive.

We expect the Mission to continue its work promoting the full, equal, safe and meaningful participation of women and its engagement with women's civil society organisations. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of Bahrain.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to thank the United States and Panama, the Penholders, for their efforts in facilitating this resolution.

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the adoption of resolution to 2814 which renews the mandate of Ebino.

The adoption of this resolution unanimously reflects the interest of international community in supporting Haiti given the alarming developments and the humanitarian and political challenges. The resolution has specific provisions consistent with Security, Security Council resolutions and the Committee of Experts on Haiti. The Kingdom of Bahrain stresses the importance of maintaining the mandate of Bino given the crucial role it plays in supporting political stability and security in Haiti. The Kingdom of Bahrain reiterates the importance of concerted international efforts and coordination with the United nations and regional partners to ensure stability and security in Haiti and promote the path of development and peace. In conclusion, Bahrain reiterates its support to the people of Haiti and to Beno and reiterates the need for joint action with International Committee and the United nations to overcome current challenges and to have a more stable and peaceful future for the brotherly people of Haiti.

Thank you, Mr. President for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of China.

Thank you, President.

China welcomed the Security Council's unanimous adoption of Restoration 2814, extending the mantle of Binu as President. Situation hate remains complex and interfere with people facing immense hardship in their daily lives. The successful extension of binu's mandate demonstrates the international community's steadfast commitment to stand united with Haitian people in overcoming these challenges. We commend the work of Special Representative Masieu and support BINU in using this mandate extension as an opportunity to continue assisting Haiti in addressing its multiple challenges by addressing both its symptoms and root causes. The Haitian political process stands at a critical juncture with the Transitional authorities term ending in just one week.

All parties remain embroiled in power struggles, casting grave concern over the nation's future. The newly adopted resolution expressed deep concern about the lack of progress among stakeholders in achieving the public transition and urge all Haitian stakeholders to come to an agreement over the few transitional arrangements. China calls on the Haitian all parties to heed the collective voice of the Haitian people and strengthen unity, demonstrate responsibility and, as mandated by the resolution, expedite the Haitian led and Haitian owned political process.

This will create conditions for advancing elections, strengthening national governance and restoring stability at an earliest opportunity. Supporting Haiti's political process is a core mandate of Binu. China looks forward to binu's continued assistance in this regard. The escalating violence perpetrated by Haitian gangs is inextricably linked to the continuous Influx of the large quantities of illicit arms and ammunition. The Residential adopted expressed grave concern the continued flow of illegal weapons into Haiti and calls on BINU to cooperate with the Sanctions Committee and a panel of experts to urge the implementation of Security Council's arms embargo measures.

We urge all parties, particularly the principal source countries of arms and ammunition of Haiti to adopt concrete measures in border control and the weapons of regulation and supported the active role of the Sanctions Committee, UNODC and other bodies in this regard. President. For Haiti to truly break free from the cycle of crisis and achieve sustainable peace and development, concerted efforts are required from Haiti itself, regional countries and the international community. China stands ready to continue working with the international community to play a constructive role in helping Haiti emerge from the crisis at earliest opportunities. Thank you.

I thank the representative of China for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of Denmark.

Thank you, President. Denmark welcomes today's adoption by the Security Council of a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN's integrated office in Haiti. We thank the Pinholders, Panama and the United States for their efforts.

Denmark hopes that 2026 will be a transformative year for for Haiti. In the last four months, this Council has established a new robust security strategy mandating the Gang Suppression Force and the establishment of a UN support office as well as renewing the UN sanctions regime. Establishing security in the country is a priority, but maintaining long term and sustainable peace can only be achieved by the restoration of democratic institutions and the strengthening of the rule of law. In this fragile political moment, Bino remains indispensable in supporting the Haitian authorities in facilitating national dialogue, ensuring the respect for human rights and in the organization of elections. We underscore that Haiti's political future must be Haitian led and Haitian owned through a credible democratic, inclusive process and benefit from the full, equal and meaningful participation of women as well as youth and civil society.

We regret that language on the participation of women has not been included in today's resolution. Women must have an equal voice in making decisions about Haiti's future. Mr. President, we're pleased that Binu's mandate includes new tasks such as assisting the Haitian authorities in the design of a disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration program, particularly for children. Bino's assistance to Haitian institutions to address pre trial detainees in dangerously overcrowded prisons and support for the handling of high risk individuals will also be vital. So, Mr. President, in closing, Denmark reaffirms Ouster's solidarity with the people of Haiti and we continue to support the path to sustainable Peace.

I thank you.

I thank the representative of Denmark for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council, the A3, namely Somalia, Liberia and my own country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the adoption of this resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Integrated office in Haiti Binu, until 31 January 2027. We thank the United States and Panama for having facilitated the negotiations and we express our gratitude to all delegations for their constructive engagement which made it possible to achieve consensus around this text at a critical time for Haiti. The A3 reiterates its full support for the extension and for the revision of BNU's mandate and is pleased to work with the other members of the Council on the implementation of this new task, including the facilitation of national dialogue, Support for the 2026 elections, the implementation of judicial reforms and and assistance in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program in order to strengthen the efforts conducted by Haitians to combat gang violence.

We commend the dedication and engagement of binu's team in the fulfillment of its mandate and their efforts to bring tangible change into the lives of the Haitian people, despite the serious operational difficulties they face linked to the dangerous and unstable environment in which the Mission operates. In this regard, we have taken note of the focus placed on in the resolution on integrated coordination between binu, the Gang Suppression Force, UNSO and other partners in order to ensure complementarity and to avoid duplication, while also ensuring complementarity and avoiding any duplication by adapting to the developing security and political context in Haiti, and this will have the maximum impact. We underscore the need to ensure that BINU has the necessary means and resources to support the efforts being conducted by Haitians to restore security, stability and the rule of law, including via the strengthening of national institutions, building the capacities of the judicial system and the security forces, and the promotion of political dialogue, community violence, reduction and accountability measures. Right away and also in the longer term. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I give the floor to the representative of Colombia.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I'd particularly like to welcome the permanent representative of Haiti joining us today at the meeting. Colombia welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution which reflects the commitment of this Council to sustainably assisting the government of people of Haiti in overcoming the profound multidimensional crisis they face.

BENNU continues to be an essential mission at this critical stage because it is the principal political instrument of the UN in Haiti. Its value added is to assist the political transition, to strengthen institutions and prepare for inclusive, free and fair elections. Functions that cannot be substituted by operative or coercive mechanisms. The recent creation of the Gang Suppression Force and the UN Support Office for Haiti and so therefore requires the support of the United nations for Haiti.

Coherent support that doesn't just relate to restoring security, but also helps Haiti search for political solutions to deal with the structural causes of the violence. And in that respect, we very much appreciate the work of the penholders focusing on the mandate in priority areas in the short and medium term, particularly disarmament, well, DDR, the reduction of community violence and support for the electoral process. However, having said that, Colombia regrets the certain fundamental aspects of the mandate, particularly that are missing the gender approach and also the emphasis on political representative inclusive participation, particularly of women and young people. We are particularly concerned at the removal of clear references to gender based violence, limiting the text to a restrictive notion of what sexual violence constitutes. So removing these kinds of violence does require urgent attention, but this can't be looked at in isolation.

We need to look at the structural nature of gender based violence. Violence as a violation of human rights and a manifestation of unequal powers. And all this is very, very entrenched. Access to justice and the reparation mechanisms for the survivors is important. And there is a systematic exclusion of women from decision making processes.

That being the case, we'd encourage the Haitian authorities to continue to work decisively on these aspects. Colombia's experience has shown us that there cannot be sustainable peace unless there is justice and without the meaningful fair participation of women and young people. For Colombia, improving the security situation is essential, but it can't be seen as an end in itself. But what it is is part of a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of the conflict and makes it possible to build sustainable peace over the long term. And finally, at a critical time of political transition, we would call upon Haitian society to give a priority to national unity.

And we call upon the international community to support a dialogue and an electoral process that will guarantee legitimate results with full participation. Only then will it be possible to move towards the restoration of democratic institutions, the rule of law and make it possible to overcome the crisis in the long term. Thank you.

I thank the representative of Colombia for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of Greece.

Thank you, Mr. President. Greece welcomes the adoption of resolution 2814 and thanks the Copenhalders, Panama and the United States for their work. Greece voted in favor of the resolution, reiterating our unwavering support to be new and a special representative of the Secretary General in Haiti, we welcome the provisions of this resolution on human rights, including monitoring sexual violence against women, on the justice sector and on protection advisors. We particularly appreciate the child protection provisions, including DDR and we reiterate our call for the establishment of a national institution on disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration to provide safe exit strategies, especially for children. At the same time, we must stress the need for an inclusive political process.

We therefore call for women's full, equal, meaningful and safe participation at all levels in the political process as well as in the forthcoming elections. Equally, we would like to reiterate our call to the Transitional Presidential Council to engage in constructive dialogue with all relevant stakeholders in Haiti and agree on new transitional governance arrangements by the 7th of February. Mr. President, we believe that Bennu's good offices, the support it provides to national authorities and the coordination with regional stakeholders as well as with ANSOC and the GSF can contribute significantly to the stabilization of Haiti and its smooth political transition. We remain committed to continue cooperating with all sides and fellow Council members in order to support Haiti on this planet path. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Greece for the statement. I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.

Merci. Thank you, Mr. President.

The Haitian delegation welcomes the unanimous adoption of of the resolution renewing the mandate of binu. We would like to thank the penholders, Panama and the United States, as well as all of the members of the Council for the spirit of consensus that prevailed during the negotiations of this text. The Republic of Haiti welcomes this resolution which reflects a more comprehensive understanding of the current challenges and above all, the need to deliver concrete results. We take due note of the importance placed on coordination between BINU and other entities of the United nations system present in Haiti, notably the United Nations Support Office in Haiti and the Gang Suppression Force, as well as the close cooperation with Haitian authorities and the operational mechanisms intended to respond to the GANG threat. This coordination must translate into better alignment of mandates, smooth information sharing, joint planning and coherent mobilization of resources in order to maximize the impact for the benefit of the population.

We also welcome the provisions relating to the issue of prolonged pretrial detention, which constitutes one of the most urgent challenges for the rule of law and for human rights in general. The Haitian Republic is determined to make progress on this issue through practical measures, improved case management, strengthening of legal aid, reduction of judicial intake and better coordination among the police, prosecutors, courts and the penitentiary administration. The resolution also establishes an essential approach reducing community violence while also supporting the design of a Haitian led disarmament, demobilization and reintegration program led by Haiti in accordance with the national strategy. We particularly appreciate the attention given in this regard to the most vulnerable people, especially children, girls and boys associated with gangs. The Haitian government believes that community violence reduction, CVR and DDR must be built gradually rooted in communities and accompanied by credible socio economic alternatives in order to break once and for all the cycles of recruitment, fear and violence.

Finally, the Haitian government welcomes the reaffirmed support reaffirmed through this resolution for the efforts of the Haitian authorities to organize this year municipal, parliamentary and presidential elections. The return to institutional normalcy through a credible, inclusive and secure electoral process remains a national priority. In this regard, the support of BINU and of international partners will be decisive with full respect for national ownership.

Mr. President, we welcome the fact that pursuant to subparagraph I of operative paragraph 2, one of Binu's key tasks is to use its good offices to facilitate inter Haitian national dialogue in support of the constitutional and political process in Haiti, including the participation of all Haitians. We therefore welcome the United nations commitment to prioritizing dialogue among key stakeholders in the search for an appropriate solution to the situation in Haiti in place of any other initiative that could further exacerbate an already very fragile situation and complicate efforts towards good governance of the country after 7th February 2026, the date marking the departure of the Transitional Presidential Council as a whole. In conclusion, Mr. President, Haiti reaffirms its willingness to work closely with the Special representative, the United nations system and all partners in order to translate this resolution into concrete action. Our objective is clear to protect the population, to reduce violence, restore the rule of law and create the conditions for for lasting institutional stability thanks to an inclusive dialogue including Haitians.

From the interior, from the country and also the diaspora. Thank you.

I thank the representative of Haiti for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of Trinidad and tobago.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'm honored to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean Community. CARICOM CARICOM welcomes today's decision of the Security Council to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti which reiterates the international community's continued commitment to supporting efforts for stability for the people of Haiti.

What's more, the renewed mandate underscores benu's significant role in supporting the advancement of political dialogue, democratic governance and the promotion of human rights and in supporting Haitian led solutions to the country's protracted crisis, it signals recognition of the importance of sustained coordinated engagement to restoring order and security in Haiti. Mr. President Caricom remains deeply concerned by the escalating violence, the humanitarian emergency, the deteriorated health system and displaced families which are only a few obstacles confronting Haiti today. We note the internal turmoil taking place at the highest levels of the Haitian state at this delicate point in time when stability and level headedness in decision making and prioritization of the well being of the Haitian people are urgently required of members of the Haitian Executive. The mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council will end shortly on the 7th of February 2026 and we fear that the current impasse between the Haitian Transitional Presidential Council following the inconclusive efforts of some members to dismiss the Prime Minister renders more complex an already fraught governance transition process. Mr. President, noting before going, CARICOM sees that it is against this backdrop.

While there is no easy or immediate solution, we recognize the supportive role of the benu. We also see how its mandate will complement the operational role of the Office of the United Nations Support Office for Haiti, namely by ensuring coherence across the security, political, humanitarian and developmental engagements. Within this context, CARICOM appreciates the recent report of the Secretary General prepared by dibenu, which provides a comprehensive and candid account of the situation on the ground in Haiti and cements the indispensable role of the Bennu has played in critical areas aimed at restoring stability. Under the renewed mandate, it is expected that the BENU will continue to provide strategic advice and support to Haitian authorities across a range of issues, including efforts to combat impunity, corruption and human rights violations. Mr. President, in parallel, we can see how the venue's mandate will support the efforts of the Gang Suppression Force, specifically by helping to anchor security operations within a broader framework of legality, accountability and civilian protection, thus ensuring the proper nexus between humanitarian and development efforts.

Together, these mutually reinforcing paths, including security, governance and development, offer a credible and sustainable path towards restoring stability and hope for the people of Haiti. Mr. President CARICOM reaffirms that it remains steadfast in its advocacy and support for the peace and stability of the people of Haiti, and we seize this opportunity to reiterate our call for enhanced collective international efforts that will ensure Haiti can once again stand in peace, dignity and democracy. Finally, Mr. President, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Bennu team for their dedicated efforts and hard work which have often been undertaken in challenging conditions. Your hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Trinidad and Tobago for the statement.

There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting is adjourned.