On Wednesday July 19, 2023, Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry, returning to the country after his participation in the 3rd summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC), which was held in Brussels, Belgium (July 17 and 18, 2023) in a press briefing at the Diplomatic Lounge of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, expressed optimism about an intervention by a military force in support of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) to put an end to the bandits...

"[...] We have taken a big step in the right direction. At the Council of the United Nations, all countries together voted for a multinational force to join our police force, to end the bandits, so that everyone can move without fear, free and unhindered, day and night […]

"[...] As I always say, as I always have done, I will continue to talk to find a compromise with all those who want it. We will make a roadmap together to indicate to all those who want to help us where we want to go […]

"[...] The goal of this government is to bring together all Haitians [...]"

Although the Prime Minister is confident about an intervention in Haiti based on the support of the countries at the UN Council. It is only on August 15 that the Security Council will decide on the type of intervention in Haiti.

However, at the end of the EU-CELAC Summit, the participating leaders adopted a weak joint resolution…

Text of the resolution:

"We express concern regarding the continuing deterioration of the public security and humanitarian situation in Haiti and call for continued sub-regional, regional and international efforts to support the process of dialogue between the Government, the various political parties, institutions and other actors of Haitian society, with the aim of drawing up a road map that will allow them to overcome the complex crisis that afflicts them. We call on the international community and organisations to support Haitian-led efforts to find a solution to this crisis, based on the principles of solidarity and international cooperation, with the consent and participation of Haitian authorities."

SL/ HaitiLibre