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The Organization of American States (OAS) has asked the UN Security Council support Haiti’s request with “urgency” transform the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) into peacekeeping operation under a UN mandate.

The OAS Permanent Council unanimously approved the resolution on Wednesday in response to a request for support for the idea put forward by Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council (PTC), a body created this year to counter the crisis that the Caribbean country is facing in every way. prepare the ground for democratic elections.

“The resolution we are presenting goes beyond the interests of one nation. symbolizes the cohesion and collective responsibility of the states of the region. to accompany Haiti on its path to peace and institutional governance,” said Gandhi Thomas, Haiti’s Ambassador to the OAS.

Haiti’s goal as it transitions from the MMSS, which began its journey this year under Kenyan leadership, to the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation is to: “provide more sustained support for long-term stability and security, towards the rule of law and democratic governance in Haiti.”

The Permanent Council of the OAS recognizes in the text “financial, technical and logistical support” that some members provide to the MMSS and calls on others to “join efforts to achieve full deployment” of the force and to “continue to coordinate in-kind and material contributions through existing mechanisms, including the United Nations Trust Fund and International Security Coordination.”

It also recognizes the contributions of regional and international partners to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti and stresses the importance of supporting the efforts of the Haitian National Police “restore law and order to allow a return to democratic governance in the country.”

The resolution ends with confirmation “The OAS’s commitment to support Haiti throughout this periodand advocate for additional resources and attention to Haiti’s social and economic recovery with an emphasis on peacebuilding, democratic governance, political stability and sustainable development.”

This week, the CPT sacked Harry Coniglia as Haiti’s prime minister and appointed his replacement. Alix Didier Fils-Aime, which this Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to do everything possible “to guarantee the safety of life, property and all infrastructure, both private and public.”

Thus, Fils-Aimé spoke about the attacks carried out on Monday by armed gangs on commercial airliners of American airlines, which led to the US banning flights to Haiti for 30 days.

“Faced with this serious situation, the head of government gave official instructions to law enforcement agencies to They responded quickly to regain control of the airport (Port-au-Prince) and its surrounding area.“Fils-Aimé said in a statement.

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Armed gangs that are trying to take over Haiti and that this week unleashed a new wave of violence caused the deaths of almost 5,000 people in the first nine months of 2024, according to the UN.

According to data released Wednesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), armed gang violence that began last Monday has already displaced a total of 4,372 people.of which 3,586 are in Port-au-Prince, 488 in Tabarra and 298 in Delmas.

(EFE)