
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Haiti
United Nations Secretary-General
19 November 2024
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is alarmed by the escalating violence in Haiti, where armed gangs are reported to be gaining ground in the capital Port-au-Prince.
He strongly supports efforts by the Haitian National Police, with the backing of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to address the mounting violence.
The Secretary-General reiterates his pressing call to ensure that the MSS mission receives the financial and logistical support it needs to successfully implement its mandate. He also emphasizes the importance of urgent progress in the political transition.
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