Emergency Meeting on Gang Crisis in Haiti: Finding Solutions to Escalating Violence

Armed gangs in Haiti are causing escalating violence and displacing thousands of people, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

The United Nations has passed a resolution to establish a multinational force to restore order in Haiti.

Canada is supporting the multinational force with funding, resources, and training.

The focus is on building up the Haitian National Police and providing assistance to establish order and control the gangs.

The political transition is crucial for the country to move towards holding elections and establishing a legitimate government.

What is the current situation in Haiti?

—Haiti is facing an escalating gang crisis, with armed gangs in control of much of the city, displacing over 150,000 people.

What is being done to restore order?

—The United Nations has passed a resolution to establish a multinational force, which Canada is supporting with funding, resources, and training. The focus is on building up the Haitian National Police and providing assistance to establish order and control the gangs.

Why are the airport and port closures significant?

—The closures hinder the delivery of assistance and supplies, making it difficult to provide essential support to the affected population.

What is the long-term goal for Haiti?

—The long-term goal is to establish a political transition that will lead to holding elections and building a legitimate government.

Are there any immediate plans for Canadian troops on the ground in Haiti?

—Canada is not sending troops to Haiti but is providing support in the form of funding, resources, and training to the multinational force and the Haitian National Police.

00:00Canada's ambassador to the United Nations joins an emergency meeting in Kingston, Jamaica to discuss the escalating gang crisis in Haiti.

00:13Armed gangs have taken control of much of the city in Haiti, leading to the displacement of over 150,000 people.

02:25The United Nations has passed a resolution to establish a multinational force with support from Canada to restore order in Haiti.

03:20The focus is on building up the Haitian National Police and providing assistance to establish order and control the gangs.

04:48The closure of the airport and port in Haiti hinders the delivery of assistance and supplies to the affected population.

05:50The long-term goal is to establish a political transition in Haiti that will lead to holding elections and building a legitimate government.