No More | Continued

Today we find much of Haiti controlled by gangs, drugs being funneled through the streets of Haiti, and no elected officials left. Its rulers are illegitimate. Haiti is a failed state. There is no current path forward.

There have been many people who have spoken out against the use of force in Haiti. Most are opposed because of past failures. While military intervention is not the long-term solution, stabilization of the country is the start of the solution.

Currently, a nation full of potential is being held hostage by multiple and different actors that are fueling gang activity to gain power for their own interests.

While the world is silent and turns its attention away from Haiti, thousands are being killed, raped, and displaced out of fear for their lives and families.

The lack of response from the international community, even after the request by the Haitian government for intervention, has led to a mass exodus of Haitians into the neighboring islands and to the U.S.

Military force is needed to stabilize Haiti. Since the Haitian military has been disbanded since the mid-90s, Haiti does not have the capacity through its police force to gain total control of the country.

The problem has never been military force that has been deployed to stabilize Haiti; it has worked for the short term.

Many have asked the question,

“What actually can be done in Haiti?”

On the following slides is a three-phased approach that would help bring peace, plan, and set Haiti up on a pathway forward.

Phase 1 (1-6 months) Bring Peace

Stabilize Haiti and give the people freedom. This will require international military intervention, working in conjunction with the Haitian National Police(HNP) and military.

Phase 2 (7-16 months) Planning

Enable the people of Haiti to decide who will govern them. International community will keep the peace while Haiti holds general elections. This will be a long process given the fact that there are no elected officials in power and the electoral process is broken.

Phase 3 (17-48 months) Pathway Forward: Haiti First

Haiti First means ensuring the funds given builds the infrastructure to give the people of Haiti the best opportunity for a successful path forward. The Haitian government, businesses, and NGO sector must adopt this policy—that each will seek the good for all Haitians.

What can you do?

ACT NOW:

Together, our voices will be used to speak up for our neighbors and friends in Haiti.

May 8, 2023

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