United Nations Security Council Resolution 1944

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UN Security Council
Resolution 1944
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MINUSTAH vehicle in Port-au-Prince
Date14 October 2010
Meeting no.6,399
CodeS/RES/1944 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Haiti
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1944, adopted unanimously on October 14, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on Haiti, including resolutions 1542 (2004), 1576 (2004), 1608 (2005), 1658 (2006), 1702 (2006), 1743 (2006), 1780 (2007), 1840 (2008), 1892 (2009), 1908 (2010) and 1927 (2010), the Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) until October 15, 2011. [1]

Contents

Resolution

Observations

In the preamble of the resolution, the Council recognised that the earthquake in January 2010 brought new challenges and opportunities to Haiti. The Haitian government and authorities were called upon to ensure the holding of general elections on November 28, 2010. [2] The Council stated that the reconstruction of Haiti was crucial to long-term security and stability, and that it should go hand in hand with economic and social development. Donors were urged to fulfil their pledges towards Haiti at a conference on March 31, 2010. The Organization of American States (OAS) was praised for its efforts towards electoral preparations.

There were concerns about the increasing number of weapons in circulation, drug trafficking and security in refugee camps. The Council recognised that respect for human rights, combating crime and sexual violence, and ending impunity were essential in maintaining order. In addition, the presence of MINUSTAH peacekeepers and the United Nations was critical to security and stability in Haiti. It welcomed the efforts of former United States President Bill Clinton as the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti.

Acts

Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the mandate of MINUSTAH was extended until October 15, 2011 with 8,940 troops and 4,391 police, with the intention of further renewal. [3] The resolution determined that Haiti and its people were ultimately responsible for the stabilisation of the country, and free and fair elections were an important prerequisite.

MINUSTAH was required to continue various activities in Haiti, including training of the Haitian National Police, tackling crime, protecting human rights, judicial reform and activities to enhance trust of the Haitian population towards MINUSTAH. The Council condemned violence against children and abuse of women and girls and requested the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to pay attention to the issue in his future reports on the situation in Haiti. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Security Council, renewing Haiti mission mandate in Resolution 1944 (2010), looks to review situation after pending elections, new government". United Nations. October 14, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Security Council votes to keep UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti for another year". United Nations News Centre. October 14, 2010.
  3. ↑ Xinhua News Agency (October 15, 2010). "Security Council Renews Mandate of UN Mission in Haiti". China Radio International.
  4. ↑ Agence France-Presse (October 15, 2010). "Mandate of UN force in Haiti extended". The Sydney Morning Herald .
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