UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 — The UN Security Council has voted to extend the sanctions regime on Haiti for another year. The adoption of Resolution 2831, which took place on Wednesday, maintains measures including an arms embargo, a travel ban, and asset freezes.
The resolution reiterates the Security Council’s stance that UN member states must take necessary actions to prevent illicit trafficking and diversion of arms and related materials in Haiti.
It urges member states that supply firearms, ammunition, and related materials to Haitian authorities, either through sales or donations, to assist these authorities in enhancing physical security, managing stockpiles, and implementing controls to avoid diversion risks.
Haitian authorities are also called upon to improve their management of weapons and ammunition, as well as to bolster border and customs controls.
Furthermore, the resolution states that the multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti should assist the Haitian National Police and armed forces in recording and disposing of illicit arms and ammunition seized during operations. The GSF is also required to report any instances of diversion, including loss or theft, to the Panel of Experts that supports the Sanctions Committee.
The mandate of the Panel of Experts has been extended for 13 months, and it is tasked with providing an interim report to the Security Council by March 28, 2027, with a final report due by September 1, 2027.
Resolution 2831 received 14 votes in favor from the 15-member Security Council, with Russia abstaining. Sanctions against Haiti were first introduced in October 2022.
