Joint Statement from the Sociopolitical Movements Survivors for the Future (REA) and Movement for the Safeguarding of Democracy (MSD) on the Sociopolitical Situation
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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We, the sociopolitical movements Survivors for the Future (REA) and Movement for the Safeguarding of Democracy (MSD), acknowledge the installation of Mr. Laurent Saint-Cyr as the new coordinator of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT). We also welcome the appointment of Inspector General, Mr. André Jonas Vladimir Paraison, as Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH).
The Urgency of the Hour and the Challenges to be Met
The current sociopolitical situation in the country is critical and demands immediate and determined action. We wish to highlight the following points that must be at the core of the CPT's and the new PNH command's actions:
Security: The absolute priority is to restore security throughout the national territory. The Haitian population lives in constant fear of armed group violence. We grant the new Director General of the PNH a 30-day period to initiate concrete and visible actions aimed at reversing the trend and restoring public order. Fear must change sides and return to the camp of terrorist groups. Constitutional Reform and Electoral Preparations: A consensual constitutional reform is essential to lay the foundations for a stable democracy and a rule of law. Concurrently, transparent, inclusive, and secure electoral preparations must be launched to enable the organization of credible elections, which are the sole guarantors of a return to legitimate governance. Economic Recovery and Social Support: The Haitian economy is drained. Urgent measures are needed to revive production, create jobs, and combat poverty. A social support program for the most vulnerable populations is crucial, especially for internally displaced persons. Migration Issues and Diplomacy: The mass deportation of our compatriots, particularly from the United States and the Dominican Republic, is a major source of concern. The CPT must address the issue of internally displaced persons and relaunch the Binational Commission with the Dominican Republic to find lasting solutions that respect human dignity. We, Survivors for the Future (REA) and Movement for the Safeguarding of Democracy (MSD), are aware of the magnitude of the task and the challenges. However, we believe that political will and the collaboration of all sectors of Haitian society are the keys to success. We will closely monitor the evolution of the situation and the actions undertaken by the CPT and the PNH. The establishment of democracy and the rule of law in Haiti depends on the success of this transition. For Authentication: Tarly GUIRAND
President REA Lickel PIERRE
Secretary General MSD
Security: The absolute priority is to restore security throughout the national territory. The Haitian population lives in constant fear of armed group violence. We grant the new Director General of the PNH a 30-day period to initiate concrete and visible actions aimed at reversing the trend and restoring public order. Fear must change sides and return to the camp of terrorist groups. Constitutional Reform and Electoral Preparations: A consensual constitutional reform is essential to lay the foundations for a stable democracy and a rule of law. Concurrently, transparent, inclusive, and secure electoral preparations must be launched to enable the organization of credible elections, which are the sole guarantors of a return to legitimate governance. Economic Recovery and Social Support: The Haitian economy is drained. Urgent measures are needed to revive production, create jobs, and combat poverty. A social support program for the most vulnerable populations is crucial, especially for internally displaced persons. Migration Issues and Diplomacy: The mass deportation of our compatriots, particularly from the United States and the Dominican Republic, is a major source of concern. The CPT must address the issue of internally displaced persons and relaunch the Binational Commission with the Dominican Republic to find lasting solutions that respect human dignity. We, Survivors for the Future (REA) and Movement for the Safeguarding of Democracy (MSD), are aware of the magnitude of the task and the challenges. However, we believe that political will and the collaboration of all sectors of Haitian society are the keys to success. We will closely monitor the evolution of the situation and the actions undertaken by the CPT and the PNH. The establishment of democracy and the rule of law in Haiti depends on the success of this transition. For Authentication: Tarly GUIRAND
President REA Lickel PIERRE
Secretary General MSD
