Geopolitics
New York, June 26 (JEN): The Security Council on Monday approved a resolution to create a UN “Integrated Office” in Haiti, designed to support the country’s government in strengthening political stability and good governance. The Office, named BINUH, will replace the 15-year long peacekeeping mission, MINUJUSTH, on October 16. more
Protests, violence in Haiti prompts international call for ‘realistic and lasting solutions’ to crisis

New York: Opposition-led protests in Haiti calling for the president to step down, which sparked violence last week, have prompted a group of senior diplomats, included the top UN officia ...

Haiti: ‘Laden with challenges’ but also hope, Mission chief tells Security Council

New York: Haiti is “laden with challenges, but also hope”, the head of the UN Mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday, against the backdrop of on-going p ...

UN eyes transition of Haiti role from peacekeeping to development

New York: The United Nations has already started to prepare for a post-peacekeeping presence in Haiti, a senior UN official said Tuesday, stressing there are many reasons to be optimistic ...

Haiti: UN determined to support authorities in strengthening rule of law

New York, Feb 17 (JEN): Strengthening the rule of law and improving the national police and the judicial system in Haiti will require political will on the part of the authorities, and th ...

As 'shithole' remark snowballs, Trump says 'I'm not racist'

Washington: In a first, Donald Trump has publicly told reporters that he's the least racist person they are likely to have interviewed.

Trump's 'shithole' comment angers lawmakers

Washington: US President Donald Trump did not take too kindly on immigrants from Africa, Haiti and El Salvador at a White House meeting recently, according to a report by The Washington P ...

INTERVIEW: Haiti on path to stability, development thanks to UN mission, says envoy

New York, Oct 14(Just Earth News): After 14 years, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) will close its doors on 15 October. The Mission was established by the Securit ...

After ‘successful’ visit to Haiti, Security Council notes window of opportunity for reforms

New York, July 1(Just Earth News): Haiti has a window of opportunity to implement reforms necessary to bring the Caribbean country onto a path of stability and development, the United Nation ...

In visit to Haiti, Security Council delegation to reaffirm support for country's stability and development

New York, June 24(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday began a three-day visit to Haiti to reaffirm its support for the Haitian Government and people in strength ...