Topic: 2026 – Situation in Haiti
Country: Somalia
Delegate Name: Mamy Diop
The Federal Republic of Somalia recognizes that the situation in Haiti is not only a security issue, but a multifaceted crisis involving political instability and a severe humanitarian emergency. Since the assasination of President Jovenel Moïse in July of 2021, armed gangs have expanded their grasp over large parts of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other regions, causing the government to largely lose the ability to maintain order and protect Haiti’s citizens. This has led to displacement, food insecurity for most of the population, and restricted humanitarian access. The instability in Haiti not only poses a risk to its population but also to regional security. The continued breakdown of state authority increases the risk of transnational crime and irregular migration in the Caribbean region.
In the past, the Security Council has addressed the instability in Haiti with peacekeeping missions, such as MINUSTAH and more recently the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to assist the Haitian national police. While these missions have helped prevent total state collapse, progress has been limited due to funding constraints and the continued strength of armed groups, long lasting stabilization cannot be achieved through security operations alone. The Security Council efforts must be made toward judicial reform, anti corruption measures, and reinforce Haiti’s sovereignty with a clear, Haitian led, political road map towards credible elections.
Somalia believes restoring stability requires a balanced and Haitian-led approach. Assistance should primarily be focused on strengthening the national police, securing infrastructure, and protecting civilians.Any international presence should operate with clear benchmarks and accountability mechanisms to avoid long-term dependency. Above all The Security Council support must respect Haiti’s Sovereignty. In the long term peace depends on rebuilding trust in the Haitian state institutions, not only reducing gang violence.
