23.04.2026 Statement for briefing on the situation in Haiti

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Thank you, Madam President,

And I also thank SRSG Massieu, and GSF Special Representative Christofides for their briefings, and I welcome the participation of His Excellency the Prime Minister Fils-Aimé in this meeting.

Today’s briefing has detailed significant steps made in laying the foundation to restore Haiti’s security, democracy, and rule of law.

However, given the scale of Haiti’s challenges, urgent progress is still needed.

Madam President, with this in mind, allow me to make three points.

First,

Denmark remains alarmed by the dire security situation in Haiti.

We welcome that the UN Support Office in Haiti became fully operational on 1 April. This office will be crucial in supporting international security assistance. We commend the UN for ensuring the timely opening of this office in line with Resolution 2793, despite the challenges in security and infrastructure.

Denmark further welcomes the arrival of new personnel from Chad as part of the Gang Suppression Force, and calls on Member States to accelerate and complete their deployment.

All efforts, national and international, towards the establishment of security in Haiti must be undertaken in strict compliance with international law. We reiterate that the GSF must operate with the highest standard of conduct and discipline, with robust oversight and transparency.

We are deeply alarmed by reports of accusations of sexual exploitation and abuse made against personnel in the Multinational Security Support mission. All accusations must be thoroughly and objectively investigated, and accountability ensured.

We also underscore the need for the full implementation of the UN sanctions regime on Haiti, especially the arms embargo, to stem the flow of weapons exacerbating the security crisis.

Second, Mr. President,

Demark remains deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian and human rights situations in Haiti.

More than half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity, and over 6 million people require humanitarian assistance. Internal displacement continues to climb, while access to basic services is collapsing.

We call on Member States to scale up funding to Haiti’s Humanitarian Response Plan which remains desperately underfunded.

Human rights in Haiti continue to be under attack.

Gangs commit widespread abuses, including killings, maiming, and trafficking. The scale and brutality of sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, is particularly alarming, with women and girls subjected to widespread and often systematic abuse.

We strongly condemn all violations against children, including the sharp increase in recruitment by gangs.

On this note, we welcome the reactivation of the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration, and underline the need to advance a credible, Haitian-led DDR strategy. This must include viable pathways for disengagement, particularly for children and youth.

Third, Mr. President,

On the political situation, Denmark welcomes the peaceful transfer of executive authority on 7 February following the expiration of the Transitional Presidential Council, and the efforts to preserve institutional continuity.

We take note of the National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections as an important Haitian-led initiative to advance the transition. We emphasise the need to translate commitments into concrete actions, and encourage inclusive inter-Haitian dialogue to advance the political process.

We acknowledge the progress made on electoral preparations, and call on Haitian stakeholders to maintain momentum towards credible, inclusive, and timely elections. This will require sustained political commitment, adequate financing, and improved security conditions.

Mr. President, in closing,

Denmark reaffirms its strong commitment to the people of Haiti on their path to peace and security.

The international community and this Council must remain steadfast in supporting Haitian-led efforts toward stability, rule of law, and a return to democratic government.

I Thank you.