MINUSTAH Haiti (2010-2010)

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was established on 1 June 2004 by Security Council resolution 1542. The UN mission succeeded a Multinational Interim Force (MIF) authorised by the Security Council in February 2004 after President Bertrand Aristide departed Haiti for exile in the aftermath of an armed conflict which spread to several cities across the country.

On 12 January 2010, a massive earthquake worsened the situation in the country. This led the UN Security Council to request the urgent deployment of self-sustainable police units with crowd and riot control skills to address the most pressing security issues.

In response, the engagement of EUROGENDFOR in Haiti was officially launched in February 2010, consisting of the rapid deployment of two self-sustainable Formed Police Units (FPUs) and one SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) platoon, primarily tasked with providing VIP security escorts, patrolling specific areas of Port-au-Prince, and conducting security operations in sensitive areas. By July 2010, EUROGENDFOR’s overall contribution to MINUSTAH had reached 300 police officers.

In April 2017, the Council decided in resolution 2350 (2017) that the UN Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) would close on 15 October 2017, transitioning to a smaller follow-up peacekeeping Mission which would support Government efforts to strengthen rule-of-law institutions, further develop the Haitian National Police and engage in human rights monitoring, reporting and analysis.