S/PV.10099 Security Council

In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2026/31, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. Members of the Council have before them document S/2026/49, which contains 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 the vote now.

The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2814 (2026). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.

At the outset, we would like to thank all the members of the Council for their constructive approach and for the genuine interest they have shown throughout this process in strengthening the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). In this regard, we would like to express our special thanks to our co-penholder, the United States of America, for its leadership in this important process. As a country of the region, we recognize the complexity of the crisis facing Haiti, as well as the limitations imposed by the current conditions of insecurity. The text we have adopted today (resolution 2814 (2026)) is in line with the current context and seeks to maintain a balance between supporting the political and electoral process and supporting the justice system. It also reinforces the components of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and the promotion and protection of human rights with a child-sensitive approach. Complementing the Gang Suppression Force and looking ahead, we reaffirm that the role of BINUH, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, together with ongoing international efforts, can only contribute to lasting stability if there is a firm commitment to political dialogue, strengthening the rule of law and full respect for human rights, led by Haitians themselves. In that spirit, we reiterate our commitment to continue working constructively in the Council to support Haiti at this decisive stage in its history.

Today, the 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 (resolution 2814 (2026)). The United States maintains its unwavering support for Haiti’s stability and security. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé’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 Transitional Presidential Council must be dissolved by 7 February 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 United Nations Support Office in Haiti, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) 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 United States participation in multilateral organizations, the United States continues to stress that the United Nations must focus its role on 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 United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, which had expanded well beyond its original, intended scope. By refocusing BINUH on its core functions: good offices to support preparations for elections; assisting the Haitian Government on the design of a disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration programme for captured gang members; and robust reporting of events on the ground, we are enabling the United Nations to reclaim its peace and security mandate in this space. BINUH will be an integral part of international efforts to restore stability in Haiti. The United States thanks the members of the Council for the renewal of BINUH’s mandate, which is essential to complement the efforts of the Gang Suppression Force and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti. The United States stands with Haiti and will continue working with Haitians and international partners towards the stabilization of the country.

At the outset, I would like to thank the United States and Panama for the constructive approach and the flexibility they have shown throughout these negotiations, which have led to the unanimous adoption of resolution 2814 (2026). With this adoption, the Council is sending a clear message about the international community’s determination to use all the tools at its disposal to help restore peace and security in Haiti. Last September, we gave new impetus to international support for security in Haiti with the creation of the new Gang Suppression Force and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (see S/PV.10009), both of which are currently being deployed. We have supported this new security architecture with a robust sanctions regime, which was renewed last October and extended to new individuals to combat impunity and corruption (see S/PV.10018). The current resolution, the third in four months, provides the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti with the framework and the means to intervene in addition to its security efforts. The Office will focus on specific tasks to which it can bring added value. France welcomes in particular the provisions related to the protection and promotion of human rights and the support to the Haitian judiciary for its handling high-risk individuals. Without combating impunity, there can be no return to stability. We also reiterate that women’s participation in the political process must be guaranteed. The full cooperation of the Haitian authorities in this collective effort is essential to enable the country to emerge from crisis. The national security forces, which prevented the country from sinking into total chaos at the height of the crisis, continue to fight with courage and selflessness. Reinforcement is essential to enable Haiti to ensure its own security in the long term. That is an aspiration we all share, and France will continue to work to that end. The Haitian transitional authorities must also act responsibly and in the public interest. Any change at the Head of the Government, as the current transition period comes to an end on 7 February would jeopardize the current momentum. The restoration of security must remain the top priority of the transition. In conclusion, the Council will remain vigilant to ensure that the international commitment to Haiti translates concretely to a return to security; an end to massive human rights violations, in particular the intolerable sexual violence and violations of children’s rights; and the restoration of democratic institutions for the benefit of the Haitian people.

I wish to thank the penholders, Panama and the United States, for their dedicated and constructive leadership in bringing forward this resolution on the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) (resolution 2814 (2026)). We also welcome the resolution’s unanimous adoption. Latvia underscores the crucial role that BINUH plays in assisting Haitian authorities to return to stability and the rule of law and therefore gives its full support to BINUH’s renewed mandate. It corresponds to the current security challenges, the political and human rights situation and strengthens the United Nations ecosystem in Haiti, along with the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force and the operationalization of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti. We welcome the inclusion and strengthening of two tasks in the mandate in particular. First, we welcome the support to Haitian authorities in their efforts to reduce community violence and design a national programme for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, 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. Secondly, concerning the strengthening of the human rights unit at BINUH, we welcome the fact that the mandate calls for a dedicated protection adviser capacity, which we understand to include one women’s protection adviser and one child protection adviser. 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 violations against children, to help the Haitian authorities improve the protection of human rights in the country and combat impunity. Finally, we reiterate the importance of the women and peace and security agenda in the context of Haiti. As the country prepares for elections this year, it is essential that full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in political processes continue to be supported and promoted in Haiti.

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution (resolution 2814 (2026)) to continue the important work of the special political mission, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. We thank the penholders for their efforts. Last year the Council authorized increased security support and a Gang Suppression Force in Haiti. Today’s resolution complements this, with continued United Nations 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, Mr. Ruiz 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 7 February and concrete steps towards free, fair and safe elections. We are pleased that the resolution maintains the mission’s existing resource on the 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 the 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 organizations.

I would like to begin by thanking the United States of America and Panama, the penholders, for their valuable efforts in facilitating this resolution (resolution 2814 (2026)). The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the adoption of resolution 2814 (2026), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The unanimous adoption of this important resolution reflects the international community’s continued commitment to supporting Haiti in the light of the ongoing alarming developments and the humanitarian and security challenges it faces. The resolution includes detailed and specific provisions in line with the reports of the Secretary-General and the Panel of Experts on Haiti. The Kingdom of Bahrain stresses the importance of maintaining the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, given its pivotal role 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 the country and promote its development and peace. In conclusion, Bahrain expresses its solidarity with the people and the Government of Haiti, renews its support for the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, and stresses the importance of working together with the international community and the United Nations to overcome the current challenges and achieve a more secure and stable future for the people of Haiti.

China welcomes the Security Council’s unanimous adoption of resolution 2814 (2026) extending the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). At present, the situation remains complex and severe, with people facing immense hardship in their daily lives. The successful extension of BINUH’s mandate demonstrates the international community’s steadfast commitment to standing united with the Haitian people in overcoming these challenges. We commend the work of Special Representative Ruiz Massieu and support BINUH in using this mandate extension as an opportunity to continue assisting Haiti in addressing its many challenges by tackling both their symptoms and their root causes. The Haitian political process stands at a critical juncture, with the transitional authority’s term set to end in just one week. All parties remain embroiled in power struggles, giving rise to grave concern about the nation’s future. The resolution just adopted expresses deep concern about the lack of progress among the parties in achieving the political transition and urges all the Haitian parties to come to an agreement about future transitional arrangements as soon as possible. China calls on all the parties and factions within the Haitian authorities to heed the collective voice of the Haitian people and the international community, strengthen unity, demonstrate responsibility and, as mandated by the resolution, expedite a Haitian-led and Haitian- owned political process to thereby create conditions for advancing elections, strengthening national governance and restoring stability at the earliest opportunity. Supporting Haiti’s political process is central to BINUH’s mandate. China looks forward to BINUH’s continued assistance in that regard. The escalating violence perpetrated by Haitian gangs is inextricably linked to the continuous influx of large quantities of illicit arms and ammunition. The resolution just adopted expresses grave concern about the continued flow of illegal weapons into Haiti and calls on BINUH to cooperate with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti and the Panel of Experts to urge the implementation of the Security Council’s arms embargo. We urge all parties, in particular those that are the principal source of arms and ammunition for Haiti, to take concrete border control and arms monitoring measures and support the active role of the Committee, BINUH, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and other bodies in this regard. For Haiti to truly break free from the cycle of crisis and achieve sustainable peace and development, concerted efforts are required of Haiti itself, countries of the region and the international community. China stands ready to continue working with the international community to play a constructive role in helping Haiti to emerge from the crisis at the earliest opportunity.

Denmark welcomes today’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution to renew the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) (resolution 2814 (2026)). We thank the penholders — Panama and the United States — for their efforts. Denmark hopes that 2026 will be a transformative year for Haiti. In the past four months, the Council has established a new, robust security strategy, mandating the Gang Suppression Force and the establishment of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti and renewing the United Nations sanctions regime. Establishing security in the country is a priority, but maintaining long-term and sustainable peace can be achieved only by restoring democratic institutions and strengthening the rule of law. In this fragile political moment, BINUH remains indispensable in supporting the Haitian authorities, in facilitating national dialogue, in ensuring respect for human rights and in organizing elections. We underscore that Haiti’s political future must be Haitian-led and Haitian-owned through a credible, democratic and inclusive process and must benefit from the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, 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. We are pleased that BINUH’s mandate includes new tasks such as assisting the Haitian authorities in the design of a disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration programme, in particular for children. BINUH’s assistance to Haitian institutions to address pretrial detainees in dangerously overcrowded prisons and support the handling of high-risk individuals will also be vital. In closing, Denmark reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Haiti and will continue to support the path to sustainable peace.

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council (A3), namely Somalia, Liberia and my 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 (BINUH) until 31 January 2027 (resolution 2814 (2026)). We thank the United States and Panama for facilitating the negotiations and express our gratitude to all the delegations for their constructive engagement, which garnered consensus around these texts at a critical juncture for Haiti. The A3 reiterates its full support for the extension and revision of BINUH’s mandate and looks forward to working with the other members of the Council on the implementation of these new tasks, in particular the facilitation of national dialogue, support for the 2026 elections, the implementation of judicial reforms and assistance for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, with a view to bolstering Haitian efforts to combat gang violence. We commend the BINUH team’s dedication and commitment in discharging its mandate and its efforts to bring tangible change to the Haitian people’s lives despite the severe operational difficulties related to the dangerous and unstable environment in which the mission is operating. In that connection, we have taken note of the resolution’s emphasis on integrated coordination among BINUH, the Gang Suppression Force, the United Nations Support Office in Haiti and other partners to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication of efforts while adapting to Haiti's evolving security and political context for maximum impact. We underscore the need to ensure that BINUH has the necessary resources and means to support Haitian efforts to restore security, stability and the rule of law, including through strengthening national institutions, capacity-building for the judiciary and security forces, and advancing political dialogue, community violence reduction and accountability measures now and in the longer term.

I extend a special greeting to the Permanent Representative of Haiti, who is with us at this meeting. Colombia welcomes the unanimous adoption of this resolution (resolution 2814 (2026)), which reflects the Council’s commitment to providing sustained support to the Government and people of Haiti in the quest to overcome the profound multidimensional crisis confronting them. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) continues to be a crucial mission at this critical stage, as it is the principal political instrument of the United Nations in Haiti. Its added value lies in its support for the political transition, institutional strengthening and the preparation of inclusive, free and fair elections — duties that cannot be replaced by mechanisms that are mainly operational or coercive in nature. The recent creation of the Gang Suppression Force and the United Nations Support Office in Haiti therefore requires the support of the United Nations for Haiti — support that is comprehensive and consistent and not confined to re- establishing security but that helps the Government of Haiti to identify political solutions in tackling the structural causes of violence. In that respect, we appreciate the efforts of the penholders to focus the mandate on priority short- and medium-term tasks, in particular disarmament, dismantling and reintegration, the reduction of community violence and support for the electoral process. However, Colombia regrets the resistance to preserving fundamental elements of the mandate, in particular the comprehensive gender approach and the emphasis on inclusive and representative political participation, especially of women and youth. Of particular concern is the removal of clear references to gender-based violence, limiting the text to a restrictive notion of sexual violence. While the elimination of this type of violence is a priority and requires urgent attention, it cannot be addressed in isolation. This reduction is not neutral; it obscures the structural nature of gender-based violence as a violation of human rights and a manifestation of deep-rooted power inequalities, as well as integrated access to justice and reparation mechanisms for survivors, and it consolidates the systematic exclusion of women from decision-making spaces. In this context, we encourage the Haitian authorities to continue to work decisively on these aspects. Colombia’s experience has shown that there cannot be sustainable peace without justice and the full, safe, meaningful and equal participation of women and young people. For Colombia, improving security conditions is indispensable, but it cannot be seen as an end in itself but rather as part of a comprehensive approach that addresses the structural causes of conflict and makes it possible to build sustainable stability in the long term. Lastly, at a critical moment in the political transition, we call on the Haitian society to prioritize national unity and on the international community to support a process of dialogue and elections that guarantees legitimate and participatory results. Only then will it be possible to make progress towards restoring democratic institutions and the rule of law and finding a lasting solution to the crisis.

Greece welcomes the adoption of resolution 2814 (2026) and thanks the co-penholders — Panama and the United States — for their work. Greece voted in favour of the resolution, reiterating our unwavering support to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti. We welcome the provisions of this resolution on human rights, including monitoring sexual violence against women, on the justice sector and on protection advisers. We particularly appreciate the child protection provisions, including disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration, 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 and 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 to agree on new transitional governance arrangements by 7 February. We believe that BINUH’s good offices, the support it provides to national authorities and the coordination with regional stakeholders, as well as with the United Nations Support Office in Haiti and the Gang Suppression Force, can contribute significantly to the stabilization of Haiti and its smooth political transition. We remain committed to continuing to cooperate with all sides and fellow Security Council members in order to support Haiti on this path.

I now give the floor to the representative of Haiti.

The Haitian delegation welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) (resolution 2814 (2026)). We thank the penholders, Panama and the United States, and all members of the Security Council for the spirit of consensus that prevailed during the negotiations on the text. The Republic of Haiti welcomes this resolution, which reflects a more integrated understanding of the current challenges and, above all, the need to produce concrete results. We take due note of the importance attached to the coordination between BINUH and the other United Nations system entities present in Haiti, in particular the United Nations Support Office in Haiti and the Gang Suppression Force, and the close cooperation with the Haitian authorities and the operational mechanisms designed to respond to the threat posed by the gangs. This coordination should result in a better alignment of mandates, smooth information-sharing, joint planning and coherent resource mobilization so as to maximize the impact for the benefit of the population. We also welcome the provisions relating to the issue of prolonged pretrial detention, which is one of the most pressing challenges for the rule of law and human rights in general. The Republic of Haiti is determined to make progress on this issue through practical measures regarding case management, strengthening legal aid, reducing the number of new cases and improving coordination among the police, the public prosecution office, the courts and prison administration. The resolution also endorses an essential approach: reducing community violence while supporting the design of a disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration (DDR) programme led by Haiti, in accordance with the national strategy. In this regard, we particularly appreciate the attention paid to the most vulnerable, especially boys and girls associated with gangs. The Haitian Government believes that community violence reduction and DDR must be built gradually, rooted in communities and accompanied by credible socioeconomic alternatives in order to break, once and for all, the cycles of recruitment, fear and violence. Lastly, the Haitian Government welcomes the support reaffirmed by the resolution for the efforts of the Haitian authorities to organize municipal, parliamentary and presidential elections this year. The return to institutional normality through a credible, inclusive and secure electoral process remains a national priority. In this regard, the support of BINUH and international partners will be crucial, with respect for national ownership. We welcome the fact that, according to operative paragraph 2, subparagraph (i), one of BINUH’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 this United Nations commitment to prioritizing dialogue among the main actors in the search for an appropriate solution to the situation in Haiti, rather than any other initiative that could further exacerbate an already very fragile situation and complicate efforts to ensure good governance in the country after 7 February, when the entire Transitional Presidential Council will leave. In conclusion, Haiti reaffirms its willingness to work closely with the Special Representative, the United Nations system and all partners to translate this resolution into concrete action. Our objective is clear: to protect the population, reduce violence, restore the rule of law and create the conditions for lasting institutional stability through inclusive dialogue that includes Haitians both at home and in the diaspora.

I now give the floor to the representative of Trinidad and Tobago.

I am honoured 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 (BINUH), which reiterates the international community’s continued commitment to supporting efforts for stability for the people of Haiti. What is more, the renewed mandate underscores BINUH’s significant role in supporting the advancement of political dialogue, democratic governance, the promotion of human rights and 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. CARICOM remains deeply concerned about 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 7 February, and we fear that the current impasse within 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. Noting the foregoing, CARICOM sees that it is against this backdrop, while there is no easy or immediate solution, that we recognize the supportive role of BINUH. We also see how its mandate will complement the operational role of the United Nations Support Office in Haiti, namely by ensuring coherence across the security, political, humanitarian and development engagements. Within this context, CARICOM appreciates the recent report of the Secretary- General prepared by BINUH (S/2025/641), which provides a comprehensive and candid account of the situation on the ground in Haiti and cements the indispensable role that BINUH has played in critical areas, aimed at restoring stability. Under the renewed mandate, it is expected that BINUH 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. In parallel, we can see how BINUH’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. 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, we extend our sincere gratitude to the BINUH team for their dedicated efforts and hard work, which have often been undertaken in challenging conditions. Their hard work and commitment are greatly appreciated.