“The UN is not leaving Haiti,” spokesperson affirms
November 26, 2024
The United Nations is not withdrawing from Haiti, a spokesperson for the organization said on Saturday, in response to rumors circulating on social media.
“The United Nations is committed to supporting the people of Haiti, and we are not leaving,” Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson, said in a statement. “We are continuing to work closely with the Haitian government and our partners to address the challenges facing the country.”
The rumors of a UN withdrawal began to circulate after the organization announced that it was reducing the number of peacekeeping troops in Haiti. However, Dujarric said that this reduction was part of a planned drawdown that had been approved by the UN Security Council.
“The UN is not abandoning Haiti,” Dujarric said. “We are simply adjusting our presence in the country to reflect the changing security situation.”
The UN has been present in Haiti since 2004, when it was deployed to help stabilize the country after a period of political instability. The UN peacekeeping mission, known as MINUSTAH, has played a key role in reducing violence and improving security in Haiti.
However, the security situation in Haiti has improved in recent years, and the UN has been gradually reducing the number of peacekeeping troops in the country. In 2017, the Security Council approved a plan to reduce the number of troops from 12,000 to 9,800.
The UN is now planning to further reduce the number of troops to 6,400 by the end of 2024. This reduction will be accompanied by an increase in the number of civilian staff, who will work with the Haitian government to address the root causes of instability in the country.
“The UN is committed to supporting Haiti’s long-term development and stability,” Dujarric said. “We will continue to work with the Haitian government and our partners to build a better future for all Haitians.”
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