Unanimous Vote by French Senate on a Resolution for Security in Haiti

Paris.__ A Resolution was adopted this week during a public session in the French Senate concerning security in Haiti. With 332 votes in favor, 2 against, and 7 abstentions, this vote demonstrates the consensus among French parliamentarians regarding the security crisis in the country.

This crucially important initiative, introduced by Hélène Conway-Mouret, president of the France-Caribbean interparliamentary friendship group, highlights the gravity of the security situation in Haiti. In her address, the senator expressed her concern about the continuous deterioration of security conditions on the ground.

«Violence cannot eternally be confined to what was once called the ʺPearl of the Antillesʺ,» she argued, stating that this translates into a rise in acts of violence perpetrated by gangs, creating a growing climate of insecurity.

*A Call for Strengthened International Mobilization*

Hélène Conway-Mouret particularly questioned Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, on the necessary funding for humanitarian aid and France's contribution to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMAS). «France has a « duty of fraternity towards Haiti,» she emphasized, insisting on the importance of a bold and committed partnership.

She thus called for strengthened international mobilization at a time when the country is facing dramatic challenges.

Jean-Noël Barrot, for his part, reaffirmed France's unwavering support in the fight against what he called a «true gang war» raging in Haiti. «Increased United Nations engagement can ensure the restoration of security,» he specified, while advocating for the optimization of the capacities of Haitian security forces and a vigorous fight against trafficking and corruption.

In parallel, other signatories of this resolution also expressed their concerns about the worsening acts of violence and the forced displacement of thousands of families to makeshift camps. This testifies to the urgency of a concerted international response to a persistent humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

*Haiti Relies on Bilateral Support to Overcome Crisis*

The Haitian diplomatic delegation in Paris welcomed the vote on this resolution with hope. Louino Volcy, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Haiti in France, underscored the critical importance of bilateral relations during this troubled period.

«The adoption of this resolution represents a significant step forward in international efforts to support Haiti in its quest for peace and security,» applauded Volcy. He also believes in the necessity of urgent intervention to provide lasting solutions to the crisis.

Filed since July 20, 2023, this French Senate resolution is not limited to a simple declaration of support but is part of a broader strategy aimed at mobilizing international actors to restore order and give hope back to the Haitian people.