New York, June 26 -- The Security Council on Monday approved a resolution to create a UN Integrated Office in Haiti, designed to support the country government in strengthening political stability and good governance. The Office, named BINUH, will replace the 15-year long peacekeeping mission, MINUJUSTH, on October 16.
BINUH will be run by a Special Representative, who will assist the Government of Haiti with planning elections; training the Haitian National Police on human rights; responding to gang violence; ensuring compliance with international human rights obligations; improving prison oversight; and strengthening the justice sector. Speaking on behalf of the United States, which drafted the resolution, acting Ambassador Jonathan Cohe...