"HELEN LA LIME"

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UN senior official for Haiti, Helen La Lime, told the Security Council, “the protracted insecurity and prolonged political uncertainty, combined with a dire economic situation and growing humanitarian needs, are severely hindering the country’s socio-economic development, widening economic inequalities, and undermining peacebuilding efforts.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Amid surging gang violence, ongoing political deadlock, Haiti’s economic, political heart in state of terror, Special Representative tells Security Council.

UN Special Representative for Haiti Helen La Lime told the Security Council that the situation in the country remains fraught and highly polarized despite some signs of progress and stressed that “now is not the time to let Haiti fall off the agenda.” UNIFEED

Haiti’s road to sustainable democracy dependent on rebuilding crumbling institutions, inclusive dialogue, timely elections, Special Representative tells Security Council.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

“We must ensure that Haiti does not become a forgotten crisis” the UN top official in the Caribbean country told Security Council urging the member states to contribute to Haiti recovery and emergency funds. UNIFEED

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

Amid fraught situation in Haiti, Foreign Minister, briefing Security Council, urges adjusting mission mandate to bolster rule of law institutions.