Security Council, 10246th meeting. Agenda item taken up: “Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (S/2026/800).”. 16 speakers were heard, representing 16 delegations.
Partly attributed: 31% of speech unattributed. Attributed to a named speaker 62% · unattributed 31% · Chair 7%.
Points of disagreement
Denmark condemned in the strongest terms the horrific sexual violence inflicted on women and girls in Haiti, and called for urgent scaling up of humanitarian aid and funding for Haiti's Humanitarian Response Plan.
Colombia rejected the attacks suffered the previous day by the gang suppression force and expressed full solidarity with El Salvador, whose troops were affected by the incident.
Greece condemned the ambush against the Salvadorian forces of the gang suppression force, expressed solidarity with El Salvador, and condemned all gang incidents including kidnappings, sexual and gender based violence, and the recruitment and use of children.
Dominican Republic regretted the ambush yesterday involving Salvadoran personnel serving with the force, hoped that those who remain missing could be found safe and sound, and expressed solidarity with El Salvador.
Key points
United States stated that 2,000 troops are on the ground with 3,500 slated for the coming months, that they are clearing barricades and seizing weapons, and that repeating past UN approaches would fail, though there is no guarantee the new force will work.
Panama expressed concern at the ambush suffered yesterday by the Salvadoran contingent in Haiti, said the incident confirmed the risk of gang violence if uncontrolled, and hoped the contingent members, whose whereabouts were still unknown, could be located and rescued soon.
Liberia, on behalf of A3, condemned in the strongest terms the ambush against Salvadorian personnel serving with the gang suppression force on 18th October, called for every effort to secure the safe recovery of those unaccounted for, and said those responsible must be held accountable.
Statement by statement · 16 speakers
🇺🇸 United States
United States stated that 2,000 troops are on the ground with 3,500 slated for the coming months, that they are clearing barricades and seizing weapons, and that repeating past UN approaches would fail, though there is no guarantee the new force will work.
🇵🇦 Panama
Panama expressed concern at the ambush suffered yesterday by the Salvadoran contingent in Haiti, said the incident confirmed the risk of gang violence if uncontrolled, and hoped the contingent members, whose whereabouts were still unknown, could be located and rescued soon.
Panama called for an accelerated deployment of the force, with the protection of the Haitian population at the heart of every security response, and for a Security Council decision bringing existing efforts under a coordinated approach.
Panama reiterated its call on all political and social stakeholders in Haiti to prioritize dialogue and overcome their differences, supported by the UN Integrated Office in Haiti toward free elections, and stated that security operations must respect human rights and be subject to oversight, transparency and accountability.
🇩🇰 Denmark
Denmark expressed concern over reports of four Salvadoran soldiers missing after an ambush by suspected gang members east of Port-au-Prince, and expressed full support and solidarity for the ongoing search and rescue operation.
Denmark condemned in the strongest terms the horrific sexual violence inflicted on women and girls in Haiti, and called for urgent scaling up of humanitarian aid and funding for Haiti's Humanitarian Response Plan.
Denmark expressed concern that the new electoral decree allows sanctioned individuals to stand for elections, stressing that robust vetting and safeguards must be in place and that the political transition must be Haitian-led and owned.
🇱🇻 Latvia
Latvia unequivocally condemned the continued killings, retaliations, kidnappings, widespread sexual violence, extortion and recruitment of children by armed groups, and demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all children recruited by the gangs.
Latvia underscored the utmost importance of progress towards full operationalization of the two specialized judicial poles for mass crimes, and called on Haitian authorities to hold those responsible accountable.
Latvia urged Haitian authorities to continue election preparations with determination and establish a realistic, transparent electoral calendar, stating that security concerns should not become a ground for indefinite delay.
🇵🇰 Pakistan
Pakistan strongly condemned yesterday's attack on El Salvador's GSF troops and expressed hope for their early and safe return.
Pakistan stressed that Haiti's challenges require a comprehensive response that is Haitian led and Haitian owned, and that only such a process, backed by coordinated and adequately resourced regional and international support, can ensure long term stability.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom welcomed progress by Haitian authorities, with support from the UN Office in Haiti and OHCHR, to improve reporting and response mechanisms for survivors of sexual and gender based violence, and efforts to broaden participation in the electoral process.
🇫🇷 France
France said the situation in Haiti remained seriously disquieting, citing the postponement of electoral stages, 5,700 people killed since the start of the year, 1.5 million IDPs and 5.8 million people facing acute food insecurity.
🇷🇺 Russian Federation
Russian Federation underscored that it deemed the open-meeting briefing by the head of UNSOH a departure from established practice, since such officials traditionally share assessments only in closed consultations, and hoped the incident would not set a precedent.
Russian Federation expressed concern that the date of the vote in Haiti was repeatedly being postponed, saying each postponement increased the risks of an uncontrolled descent into chaos, and about gangs operating across the country and attacks on areas where the international contingent was deployed.
Russian Federation supported responsible international assistance free from attempts to influence the pre-electoral situation from abroad, and the work of the UN Special Political Mission and the Haitian authorities on the National Disarmament and Reintegration Program for gang members.
🇱🇷 Liberia · on behalf of A3
Liberia, on behalf of A3, condemned in the strongest terms the ambush against Salvadorian personnel serving with the gang suppression force on 18th October, called for every effort to secure the safe recovery of those unaccounted for, and said those responsible must be held accountable.
Liberia, on behalf of A3, urged partners to accelerate deployments and provide predictable financing, equipment, mobility, communications, medical support, and logistics, noting that the deployment gap remains substantial despite reported progress in expanding the GSF.
Liberia, on behalf of A3, stressed that civilian protection must guide every operation, citing the Secretary-General's report of 1,123 people killed and 440 injured between 15th July and 12th October, and that all security actors must prevent and mitigate civilian harm.
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Bahrain expressed concern over the ongoing deterioration of the security situation in Haiti, the intensification of violence, the growing number of deaths and abductions, and sexual violence targeting women and children.
Bahrain underscored the importance of strengthening Haitian security institutions, continued coordinated international efforts against armed gangs, and logistical and operational support for the gang suppression force.
🇨🇴 Colombia
Colombia rejected the attacks suffered the previous day by the gang suppression force and expressed full solidarity with El Salvador, whose troops were affected by the incident.
Colombia stated that gang leaders are not the only ones responsible for violence in Haiti; responsibility also lies with political and economic actors who support, fuel or benefit from violence, and those responsible must be held accountable.
Colombia expressed concern over the low levels of voter registration, and urged the international community to support Haiti so that minimum levels of security and participation can ensure free, credible and participatory elections.
🇨🇳 China
China stressed that holding credible and inclusive elections as soon as possible is an important prerequisite for restoring constitutional order, and that the Haitian authorities and all political parties must show political will and advance the political process without delay.
China expressed concern over yesterday's GAN attack incident and the rising number of civilian casualties, and called for close Council oversight of the GAN suppression force to ensure compliance with international law, transparency and accountability.
China urged member states, especially the country of origin for Haiti's illicit weapons and ammunition, to fulfill obligations under the sanctions resolution and ensure full implementation of the arms embargo.
🇬🇷 Greece
Greece condemned the ambush against the Salvadorian forces of the gang suppression force, expressed solidarity with El Salvador, and condemned all gang incidents including kidnappings, sexual and gender based violence, and the recruitment and use of children.
Greece underscored the necessity of guaranteeing credible, inclusive, and participatory elections after Haiti's decision to postpone those scheduled for the 13th of December, while maintaining progress on electoral preparations.
Greece reiterated full support for the GSF, provided it is fully and swiftly deployed, welcomed the renewal of the sanctions regime, and called for its full implementation and strict enforcement of the arms embargo.
🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico stated that lasting stability in Haiti requires sustained and simultaneous progress on three fronts: restoring security and state authority with the support of the gang suppression force, holding elections, and providing strong support for socioeconomic recovery.
Mexico called for concrete measures, with the support of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti and other UN entities, to ensure women's meaningful participation in electoral preparations, noting that the 30% minimum quota under Haitian law remains far from being met.
Mexico expressed concern that, as at the 6th of October, the 2026 humanitarian response plan for Haiti had received only 48.7% of the funding required, and urged the international community and cooperating partners to close the gap.
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic regretted the ambush yesterday involving Salvadoran personnel serving with the force, hoped that those who remain missing could be found safe and sound, and expressed solidarity with El Salvador.
Dominican Republic commended the countries contributing personnel and the work of the UN Support Office in Haiti, while stating that progress alone was not enough as the force had less than one-third of its planned personnel strength and violence was spreading.
🇸🇻 El Salvador
El Salvador condemned the attack against its deployed personnel, after four Salvadorian aviation technicians were ambushed by heavily armed criminal groups, and expressed deep concern regarding the situation of the four personnel as efforts continued to establish contact and determine their whereabouts.
El Salvador stressed that the safety and protection of those participating in the operations must remain a standing priority and a responsibility of the council, and that the force's mandate must be supported by adequate intelligence, surveillance, mobility, communications, medical support and emergency response capabilities.
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