‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson affirms
2024-11-26 12:00
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The United Nations is not leaving Haiti, a spokesperson for the organization said on Monday, despite recent reports to the contrary.
“The UN is committed to supporting the people of Haiti,” said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General. “We are not leaving.”
Dujarric’s comments come after reports that the UN was planning to withdraw its peacekeeping force from Haiti. The reports were based on a leaked document that was circulating among UN member states.
The document proposed a gradual withdrawal of the UN peacekeeping force, known as MINUSTAH, over a two-year period. The withdrawal would be completed by October 2024.
The UN has been present in Haiti since 2004, when it was sent to help stabilize the country after a violent rebellion. MINUSTAH has been accused of human rights abuses, including sexual abuse and murder.
In recent years, the UN has been gradually reducing its presence in Haiti. The number of peacekeepers has been reduced from a peak of 9,000 in 2010 to about 2,300 today.
The UN has said that it will continue to provide support to Haiti through other means, such as development assistance and humanitarian aid.
“We will continue to work with the Haitian people to build a more stable, prosperous, and just future,” said Dujarric.
‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms
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