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France/Haiti. The Issue. After years of turmoil under the rule of: Papa Doc Baby Doc Military Rule Haiti has and is becoming even worse, with “free” elections conducted, the country is still under the repressive rule of the military. Countries Affected.
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The Issue • After years of turmoil under the rule of: • Papa Doc • Baby Doc • Military Rule • Haiti has and is becoming even worse, with “free” elections conducted, the country is still under the repressive rule of the military.
Countries Affected • Haiti – The country is in turmoil & doesn’t have a centralized government. • France – As Haiti’s former colonist it is seen as responsible for the unfortunate country. • USA – After occupying Haiti they are seen as responsible, aswell as hundreds of Haitian refugees fleeing to the USA. • Venezuela – Jean Aristide went into exile there, Venezuela maintains connections to Haiti.
UN Security Council Resolution 841 • Unless a legitimate government was installed: • A trade embargo against Haiti would be implemented. • The issue was brought to UN by the OAS and Permanent Representative of Haiti over fears of influx of refugees.
UN Security Council Resolution 861 • Lifted all sanctions off of Haiti after agreement between the President and Military. • With the condition that if the agreement was not honored then sanctions would be imposed again.
UN Security Resolution 862 • Adopted an agreement between the president and Commander-in-chief of the Haitian armed forces. • Reaffirmed their position to further Haiti. • Proposed the establishment of the UNMIH to better the Haitian police force.
Un Security Council Resolution 876 • Established the UNMIH. • Again, reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in Haiti.
UNMIH • UNMIH – UN Mission in Haiti, was created to assist the government “sustain a stable environment, professionalize the armed forces and create a separate police force, and establish an environment conducive to free and fair elections” • Was established by Security Council resolution 867 (1993)
UN Peace Keepers • The UN Peace Keepers have been deployed to the country on numerous occasions to intervene in Coups or maintain stability. • The US has also sent troops on occasion to help maintain stability.
How is Haiti Affected • Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. • Numerous military leaders and political leaders have been accused of Human Rights abuses. • Haiti is relatively stable right now, especially with the international community watching over them very carefully.
How is France Affected • France is constantly intervening in Haitian politics, to help maintain a “free and fair government”. • With a permanent position on the security council, France always has the plays a part in the decision making process when Haiti comes up.