United Nations Security Council Resolution 1927
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Security Council Resolution
1927, adopted unanimously on June 4, 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) and 1908
(2010), the Council authorised an additional deployment of 680 police as part of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
(MINUSTAH).
The Security Council was concerned at new challenges and dangers in the aftermath of the earthquake in January
. The presence of MINUSTAH peacekeepers would continue to focus on the security and stability of the country. It also noted that there were more international efforts to ensure the functioning of state institutions and basic services. At the same time, the Council welcomed the Haitian government's
"Action Plan for National Recovery and Development" and contributions presented at the International Donors' Conference "Towards a New Future for Haiti" on March 31, 2010 that totalled around US$
15 billion over a decade. It was stressed that the Haitian government had a leading role in the post-disaster recovery, protection of human rights
and holding general elections
in a timely manner.
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
, the Council authorised a temporary surge of a further 680 police with a focus on building the capacity of the Haitian National Police
. A report by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
recommended the increase after a number of dangerous criminals escaped from prison during the earthquake. MINUSTAH would consist of 8,940 military personnel and 4,391 police where numbers would be kept under constant review during the electoral period. It was to continue assisting the Haitian people, especially vulnerable groups such as displaced persons, women and children due to risks from gang violence, organised crime
and child trafficking
, and support the relief operations
. Finally, MINUSTAH was also required to support preparations for the general elections.
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1927, adopted unanimously on June 4, 2010, after recalling previous resolutions on Haiti
Haiti
Haiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, including resolutions 1542
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1542
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1542, adopted unanimously on April 30, 2004, after receiving a report by the Secretary-General Kofi Annan, the Council deplored all violations of human rights in Haiti and urged the Government of Haiti to promote and protect human rights with a State based...
(2004), 1576
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1576
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1576, adopted unanimously on November 29, 2004, after recalling resolutions 1529 and 1542 on the situation in Haiti, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti until June 1, 2005.The preamble of the resolution...
(2004), 1608
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1608
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1608, adopted unanimously on June 22, 2005, after recalling resolutions 1542 and 1576 on the situation in Haiti, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti until February 15, 2006 and increased its...
(2005), 1658
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1658
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1658, adopted unanimously on February 14, 2006, after recalling resolutions 1542 , 1576 and 1608 on the situation in Haiti, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti until August 15, 2006.-Observations:In the...
(2006), 1702
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1702
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1702, adopted unanimously on August 15, 2006, after recalling resolutions 1542 , 1576 , 1608 and 1658 on the situation in Haiti, the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti until August 15, 2006.-Observations:In...
(2006), 1743
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1743
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1743 was unanimously adopted on 15 February 2007.- Resolution :Unanimously adopting draft resolution 1743 and acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, the Council requested that MINUSTAH continue the increased operations in support of the Haitian National...
(2006), 1780
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1780
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1780 was unanimously adopted on 15 October 2007.- Resolution :Affirming that the security situation in Haiti had improved but remained fragile, the Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the country for...
(2007), 1840
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1840
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1840 was unanimously adopted on 9 October 2008.- Resolution :The Security Council decided this morning to extend the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti until 15 October 2009, with the intention of further renewal.Unanimously...
(2008), 1892
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1892
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1892 was unanimously adopted on 13 October 2009.- Resolution :The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti through 15 October 2010 and adjusted its force configuration to better meet current...
(2009) and 1908
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1908
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1908, adopted unanimously on January 19, 2010, after endorsing the Secretary-General's recommendation, the Council increased the size of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti established under Resolution 1542 , in the aftermath of the 2010...
(2010), the Council authorised an additional deployment of 680 police as part of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti
The United Nations Stabilisation Mission In Haiti , also known as MINUSTAH, an acronym of the French translation, is a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti that has been in operation since 2004. The mission's military component is led by the Brazilian Army and the force commander is...
(MINUSTAH).
The Security Council was concerned at new challenges and dangers in the aftermath of the earthquake in January
2010 Haiti earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicentre near the town of Léogâne, approximately west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time on Tuesday, 12 January 2010.By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks...
. The presence of MINUSTAH peacekeepers would continue to focus on the security and stability of the country. It also noted that there were more international efforts to ensure the functioning of state institutions and basic services. At the same time, the Council welcomed the Haitian government's
Government of Haiti
The Government of Haiti consists of a semi-presidential republic, pluriform multiparty system whereby the President of Haiti is head of state directly elected by popular vote. The Prime Minister acts as head of government, and is appointed by the President from the majority party in the National...
"Action Plan for National Recovery and Development" and contributions presented at the International Donors' Conference "Towards a New Future for Haiti" on March 31, 2010 that totalled around US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
15 billion over a decade. It was stressed that the Haitian government had a leading role in the post-disaster recovery, protection of human rights
Human rights
Human rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
and holding general elections
Haitian general election, 2010
The Haitian general election, originally scheduled in Haiti for 28 February 2010, was postponed to 28 November. Ten senators and all 99 deputies were to be elected....
in a timely manner.
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter
Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter sets out the UN Security Council's powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace...
, the Council authorised a temporary surge of a further 680 police with a focus on building the capacity of the Haitian National Police
Haitian National Police
The Haitian National Police or PNd'H, is the law enforcement and defense force of Haiti. It was created in 1995 to bring public security under civilian control as mandated in Haiti's constitution. More than 8,500 police officers have completed training in modern law enforcement. U.S...
. A report by the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon is the eighth and current Secretary-General of the United Nations, after succeeding Kofi Annan in 2007. Before going on to be Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations. He entered diplomatic service the year he...
recommended the increase after a number of dangerous criminals escaped from prison during the earthquake. MINUSTAH would consist of 8,940 military personnel and 4,391 police where numbers would be kept under constant review during the electoral period. It was to continue assisting the Haitian people, especially vulnerable groups such as displaced persons, women and children due to risks from gang violence, organised crime
Organized crime
Organized crime or criminal organizations are transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit. Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are...
and child trafficking
Trafficking of children
Trafficking of children is a form of human trafficking. It is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receiving of children for the purpose of exploitation....
, and support the relief operations
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian aid is material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to humanitarian crises including natural disaster and man-made disaster. The primary objective of humanitarian aid is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity...
. Finally, MINUSTAH was also required to support preparations for the general elections.
See also
- Humanitarian response to the 2010 Haiti earthquakeHumanitarian response to the 2010 Haiti earthquakeThe humanitarian response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake included national governments, charitable and for-profit organizations from around the world which began coordinating humanitarian aid designed to help the Haitian people...
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009 – 2011)
External links
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