Crisis in Haiti: Bocchit Edmond Outlines UN-OAS Tandem Solution

Facing the political deadlock and worsening crisis in Haiti, former Foreign Minister Edmond Bocchit advocates for a joint UN and OAS approach. In a document released on August 27, 2025, he details a crisis exit strategy combining security, governance, and humanitarian assistance. Port-au-Prince, August 27, 2025. — Former Haitian Chancellor under the Jovenel Moïse government, Edmond Bocchit, presented a proposal for a “hybrid framework” associating the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS) to help Haiti emerge from the current deadlock. In his document, he commends the OAS for its recent roadmap but expresses concern about “the recent history of unfulfilled promises to Haiti.” Hence his recommendation for a more pragmatic and better-coordinated approach between the two international organizations. Envisioned Roles According to Edmond Bocchit, the UN should assume primary responsibility for security and humanitarian assistance. Its mission would include: the deployment of an international mission to restore public order and support the Haitian police, the fight against gangs and disarmament, emergency aid (water, food, healthcare, shelter), as well as sustainable development and institutional strengthening programs. The OAS, for its part, would be responsible for leading political dialogue and governance reforms. Its interventions would include: the facilitation of an inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders, support for a legitimate and consensual transition, the organization of credible and transparent elections, and civic education programs to stimulate citizen participation. A Joint Coordination Mechanism The proposal provides for the creation of a Joint Coordination Task Force (JCTF), bringing together representatives from the UN, OAS, the Haitian transitional government, civil society, and international donors. This structure would ensure transparency, coherence of actions, and optimization of resources. Regarding funding, Edmond Bocchit suggests that the UN mobilize its multilateral emergency funds while the OAS would seek support from member states and regional institutions such as the Inter-American Development Bank. An international donor conference could also be convened. An Emphasized Urgency For the former minister, only a combined approach of UN and OAS expertise can enable Haiti to “transition from instability to recovery and self-determined governance.” Also the executive director of the OHRI, which is the Haitian Observatory of International Relations (OHRI), the ambassador calls for rapid approval and immediate mobilization of resources to launch this framework “without delay, in a spirit of solidarity with the Haitian people.” The editorial team