AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Politics: Former president Joseph Michel Martelly registered online for Haiti’s upcoming presidential race, joining 15 other prospective candidates. His bid is preliminary, pending documents and approval by the electoral council. Martelly denies UN experts’ allegations that he helped finance armed groups; sanctions imposed by the US, Canada and EU could complicate his return to office. Security and Accountability: The UN Security Council renewed Haiti sanctions for a year and extended arms restrictions amid worsening gang violence. Separately, a private firm contracted to supply weapons to Haitian police faces scrutiny: reporting says at least $7 million in public funds is unaccounted for and deliveries remain incomplete. Regional Response: Sri Lanka sent 498 additional military and security personnel to Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force. At US-Caribbean talks, CARICOM pressed for practical cooperation on Haiti’s security and illicit firearms; Washington announced new regional law-enforcement and security funding. Humanitarian Aid: A new one-year, $25 million US-UNICEF deal will cover maternal and child health supplies, including for Haiti, after months of uncertainty over deliveries.
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