By adopting resolution 2785, the Council renewed the authorization of the UN integrated office in Haiti (Binuh), reaffirming support for a solution led by Haitian with crises overlapping from the island nation.
The decision comes as the armed gangs maintain their grip over most of the capital, Port-au-Prince, with more than 1.3 million people displaced and more than 4,000 killed in the first half of 2025 only, according to UN figures.
The conditions have deteriorated considerably in the context of the growth of food insecurity and the erosion of public institutions. The security of women and girls is particularly worrying, with a strong increase in relations of sexual violence since the beginning of the year – including rape, rape of gangs and sexual slavery.
Time runs out
THE Security advice also “expressed his intention to consider, without delay” recommendations By the secretary general on possible future roles for the UN in maintaining security and stability in Haiti.
In February, António Guterres presented a range of options to the council.
“” Each new wave of criminal attacks against communities and institutions in Haiti is a painful sign that time is exhausted“Said the UN chief in a letter.
He urged Member States to support the mission of the multinational security support (MSS), which The Council authorized in October 2023 To help the national police of Haiti to fight against the violence of the gangs and the restoration of the order. He also pointed out that international efforts to improve security must be equaled by national progress towards the resolution of the political crisis.
Several members of the council expressed their desire to engage in the proposals of the secretary general. The Chinese representative, for example, said that Beijing was open to work with others to trace a constructive path to follow.
“Regarding how to improve the situation in Haiti, including the way of responding to the secretary general’s recommendations, we are ready to have frank communication with all parties, to explore viable solutions and to seek the widest possible consensus,” said Geng Shuang, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the UN.
The Security Council adopts the resolution extending the mandate of the integrated UN Office in Haiti (Binuh) during the meeting on the issue concerning Haiti.
Critical mission
The action of the council was greeted by the Haiti ambassador, who underlined the political and security issues before a critical transition calendar in 2026.
“” This extension should help the Haitian authorities to undertake real real political dialogue, to strengthen good governance, to strengthen security and to make justice and to promote human rights“Said Pierre Ericq Pierre, permanent representative of the UN.
He also expressed the expectation of his government that the United Nations mission supports the implementation of the national roadmap, including reforms and constitutional elections.
Stressing national property, he added: “Binuh must work within the framework of a holistic plan to support the Haitian authorities to face the serious crisis that shakes the country.”
The United States, which has led to resolution negotiations alongside Panama, stressed the urgency of political progress and called international partners to increase support.
“Less than a year remains on the planned roadmap of the Presidential Council for the Transition for the Restoration of Democratic Institutions,” said Ambassador Dorothy Shea, acting representative.
“” Supporting election security and the participation of all sectors of society are essential for sustainable political progress in Haiti. Without Binuh, realizing that the vision of a stronger and more resilient society would be less likely.“”
New leadership of the mission
The members of the Council also welcomed Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, appointed new special representative of the secretary general and head of Binuh, succeeding María Isabel Salvador.
Mr. Ruiz Massieu, who currently directs the United Nations verification mission in Colombia, brings decades of diplomatic and political experience, including in peace negotiations and the construction of institutions.
The UN Integrated Office in Haiti (Binuh) – a special political mission – was created in 2019 to advise and support the Haitian authorities on political dialogue, justice, human rights and governance.
He succeeded a series of peacekeeping and political missions of the UN on the island, Dating from 1993Including the large scale Minustah Operation, which ended in 2017 after 13 years.
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