#Haiti Security and elections: Prime Minister's office meets with UN representatives

On Monday, December 2, 2024, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met with Ms. María Isabel Salvador, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), as well as Commissioner Papa Samba Mbodji, head of the police component of the international mission.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, the discussions focused on two major priorities:

1. Security: In a context where more than 80% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by armed gangs, stabilizing the country remains a crucial challenge. Part of the Artibonite is also deeply affected by armed gangs.

BINUH plays a central role in supporting the Haitian National Police (PNH) to improve operational capabilities.

2. The organization of the next elections: Considered essential to restore the legitimacy of Haitian institutions, this issue requires a secure environment and guarantees for free and fair participation of citizens.

The holding of elections, although a priority, remains conditional on a tangible improvement in security conditions.

Ms. María Isabel Salvador reaffirmed to the PM the UN's commitment to supporting Haiti's efforts to emerge from the crisis, while calling for strengthened collaboration between local authorities and international partners.
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