12 September 2008
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Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet briefed the Council on humanitarian issues in Haiti,
which had been hit hard by a series of hurricanes. The Food and
Agricultural Organisation reported that most of the harvests for the
current season have been wiped out.
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5 September 2008
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The Haitian parliament approved a new government, ending a
five-month impasse after the former government was dismissed in April.
The new prime minister, Michèle Pierre-Louis, said that her policy
priorities would be food production, job creation, security and the
establishment of an environment favourable to investment.
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Late August-early September 2008
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Four consecutive hurricanes caused severe damage in Haiti
in August and September. According to local authorities, at least 700
people died and about 800,000 were directly affected out of a
population of 9.5 million. Eighty thousand internally displaced persons
lack basic needs, such as food, shelter and sanitation. Damage to roads
made humanitarian access difficult. (MINUSTAH provided technical and
logistical assistance to Haitian authorities for the relief effort.) On
12 September, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes urged donors to provide $100 million for the next six months of humanitarian relief.
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29 August 2008
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The foreign and defence vice-ministers of the nine Latin American troop-contributing countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay) met in Montevideo.
They issued a joint communiqué defining a common position for the
renewal of MINUSTAH’s mandate. They recognised that progress had been
achieved by MINUSTAH, in particular in elections and security. They
emphasised the need for:
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broadening MINUSTAH’s activities linked to the strengthening of state institutions;
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initiatives
by MINUSTAH in the socioeconomic and development field, including
quick-impact projects to tackle the population’s immediate, basic needs;
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better coordination between the Haitian government, MINUSTAH and the donor community;
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a minimum level of human development as security gains alone are not sufficient for long term stabilisation; and
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continued international involvement to allow formation of an environment conducive to socioeconomic development.
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27 August 2008
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The Secretary-General published his latest report
on MINUSTAH, outlining developments in political and security areas and
progress in institutional support, structures for the rule of law,
human rights, humanitarian and development activities. He said that the
April street demonstrations and subsequent political vacuum during
several months were a significant setback in the stabilisation process.
He also recommended that MINUSTAH be renewed for one more year. The Secretary-General also proposed a
consolidation plan defining five key areas in which progress is
essential for the consolidation of Haiti’s stabilisation.
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| 31 July 2008 |
Michele Pierre-Louis was approved by the senate to be the new prime minister.
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| 27 June 2008 |
The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the UN Economic and Social Council cancelled its annual trip to Haiti, originally planned for 27-30 April, because of the uncertain political context. However, it met in Washington DC and New York and produced a report analysing key issues for Haiti’s long-term development and providing information on the food crisis.
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2 June 2008
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MINUSTAH announced that a kidnapping gang had been broken up in Port-au-Prince. Meanwhile, in Rome, the Secretary-General highlighted the food crisis in Haiti and called for immediate humanitarian aid and steps to boost agricultural production
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12 April 2008
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The Haitian senate voted to dismiss Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis.
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8 April 2008
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The Council heard a briefing (S/PV.5862) by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Hédi Annabi, following the latest report on UN Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2008/202). The Council adopted a press statement (SC/9293) welcoming progress while deploring recent violence and attacks against MINUSTAH.
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4 April 2008
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Violent demonstrations broke out in several cities over the rising cost of living.
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End of February 2008
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A vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis, protesting the government’s economic policy, failed by a large majority.
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21 January 2008
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Hédi Annabi, the Secretary-General's Special Representative in Haiti, said the security situation in Haiti had improved significantly since major gangs had been dismantled, but also said peace and stability remained fragile. He said the time was not ripe for a dramatic downsizing of MINUSTAH. It should remain long enough to ensure that the UN would never have to return, he said. He also referred to the limited scope of reconstruction activities that MINUSTAH could perform as it is not a development agency.
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December 2007
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An important development for the judicial reform process was the adoption by the parliament of three major laws on training of magistrates, the status of magistrates and the Superior Council, which will oversee their functions.
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3 November 2007
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Allegations of sexual misconduct by Sri Lankan peacekeepers led to the repatriation of 108 Sri Lankan soldiers (including three commanders)—out of a contingent of 950.
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November 2007
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The Haitian government published the final Poverty Reduction Strategy that the Haitian.
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17 October 2007
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President René Préval stated that the current constitution, established in 1987, was a threat to Haiti’s stability because of its complexity (particularly the electoral system) and ambiguities. He called for constitutional reform. Some have raised suspicions that Preval’s underlying purpose might be to seek to remain in power beyond his term, which ends in 2011. A presidential commission has been tasked to study elements for reform and is expected to submit recommendations, although it is unclear when.
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15 October 2007
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The Council extended the mandate of MINUSTAH for a year.
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| 27 September 2007 |
During his speech to the General Assembly High Level debate, Haitian President René Préval said that MINUSTAH was the "only formula that is realistic and available at this time that enables Haitians to restore freedom and live in peace." |
| 12 September 2007 |
The UN Secretary-General briefed the Council on his recent trip to Haiti. |
| 4 September 2007 |
The defence ministers and military officers of the nine Latin American MINUSTAH troop-contributing countries met in Port-au-Prince. They emphasised the necessity of strengthening cooperation between all actors involved in Haiti's stabilisation. Argentina said it would organise a meeting to that effect in October. |
| 31 August 2007 |
Foreign and defence vice ministers of the nine Latin American MINUSTAH troop-contributing countries (the 2x9 mechanism) plus Panama, met in Guatemala. They agreed that sustaining achievements in security, institutional strengthening and socioeconomic development required MINUSTAH to remain in Haiti until all goals were met. |
| 7 August 2007 |
A five-year prison reform plan was approved by the Haitian prime minister.
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1-2 August 2007
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Haiti and met with President René Préval, Prime Minister Jacques-Édouard Alexis and Justice Minister René Magloire.
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Late April 2007
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The third and last round of local, municipal and legislative elections was held. They were peaceful, but turnout was very low
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Late April 2007
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The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) sent a team to Haiti. It submitted a report on 13 June.
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Between January and March 2007
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Following a strengthening of its security mandate, MINUSTAH and the Haitian national police carried out numerous operations against gangs responsible for kidnappings, thefts, rapes and drug trafficking in the slums of Cité Soleil and Martissant. More than 400 people were arrested including gang leaders in both urban and rural areas.
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22 December 2006
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UN forces and the Haitian police launched a joint operation aimed at fighting gangs in Cité Soleil.
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19 December 2006
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The Secretary-General issued his latest report on MINUSTAH. It noted that the completion of the electoral process was "largely successful", and that the overall security situation remained relatively stable, although still somewhat volatile.
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3 December 2006
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After several months of delay, municipal and local elections were held.
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29 August 2006
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National Commission on Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration was created by the government.
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25 July 2006
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A donors' conference took place in Port-au-Prince at which the Haitian government was seeking $5 billion to finance government priorities.
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July 2006
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IMF team visited Haiti.
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June 2006
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The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) lifted its suspension of Haiti's membership.
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10 June 2006
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A new government led by Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis was formed.
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14 May 2006
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René Préval was sworn in as president.
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21 April 2006
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The second round of Haitian parliamentary elections occurred, drawing a turnout of below 20 percent. The vote had been delayed after the first round in February elicited complaints of irregularities.
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20 February 2006
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A new Principal Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for MINUSTAH, Larry Rossin of the US, was appointed.
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7 February 2006
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After several postponements, Haiti held its general elections. René Préval, former President and ally of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, emerged as the winner of the presidential elections.
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7 January 2006
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MINUSTAH's Force Commander, General Urano Bacellar, committed suicide.
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Late December 2005
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Haiti's presidential elections were postponed for the fourth time on the grounds that technical difficulties were unresolved and that insecurity was hampering the electoral process.
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25 November 2005
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The date of the first round of elections was set for 8 January 2006 and the second round for 15 February 2006.
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18 November 2005
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The date of the first round of elections was set for 27 December and the second round for 31 January 2006.
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November 2005
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The Core Group Haiti met in Port-au-Prince.
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20-21 October 2005
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International donors' conference for Haiti in Brussels reviewed the status of financial pledges made.
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18 October 2005
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Haiti's Prime Minister, Gérard Latortue, briefed the Council and said that tremendous challenges remained with regard to the judicial system, the disarmament process and the humanitarian situation.
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29 September 2005
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More than 70 percent of some 4 million eligible voters had been registered.
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22 June 2005
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The Council extended the mandate of MINUSTAH until 15 February 2006 and supported a temporary increase of troop levels during the electoral period.
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April 2005
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A Council mission visited Haiti.
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29 November 2004
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The Council extended the mandate of MINUSTAH to 1 June 2005 with the intention to renew it for further periods.
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Late 2004
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Rising levels of deadly political and gang violence occurred in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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30 April 2004
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The Council established MINUSTAH.
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17 March 2004
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Interim Prime Minister Gérard Latortue formed a transitional government.
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29 February 2004
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President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced into exile. The Council authorised the Multilateral Interim Force to deploy in Haiti at the request of the new interim government.
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January - February 2004
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Violent uprisings against Jean-Bertrand Aristide took place.
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1995 to 2000
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The multinational force was followed by a number of successive peacekeeping missions until 2000: the UN Mission in Haiti (UNMIH), the UN Support Mission in Haiti (UNSMIH), the UN Transition Mission in Haiti (UNTMIH) and the UN Civilian Police Mission in Haiti (MIPONUH).
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1995
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide supporters won parliamentary elections.
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October 1994
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The Haitian military regime relinquished power. Council-authorised forces landed in Haiti to oversee a transition to civilian government, and Aristide returned.
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1993
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The joint UN-OAS International Civilian Mission in Haiti (MICIVIH) was deployed in February, but due to a lack of Haitian cooperation could not carry out its mandate. In June, through resolution 841, the Council imposed sanctions after the Haitian regime rejected an accord facilitating Aristide's return. In September, the Council established the first peacekeeping operation in the country, UNMIH.
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September 1991
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a democratically elected president, was ousted in a coup led by Brigadier-General Raoul Cédras.
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December 1990
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide was elected president in an election monitored by the UN and OAS.
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