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OAS Introduces Road Map for Peace in Haiti 

September 17, 2025

Haiti is experiencing one of the Western Hemisphere's most severe security crises, with gang violence causing mass displacement and deaths, particularly in Port-au-Prince where gangs control 90% of the city. The Organization of American States (OAS) has introduced a plan called "Towards a Haitian-Led Roadmap for Stability and Peace," which outlines five pillars of action: security stabilization, political consensus, electoral legitimacy, humanitarian response, and sustainable development. The Roadmap aims to empower Haitian leadership while acknowledging the need for international support, with UN officials emphasizing that security measures must be paired with pressure on those fueling violence and adequate funding for humanitarian aid.

Who is affected

  • 1.3 million Haitians forced to flee their homes
  • Victims of violence (1,520 people killed and 609 injured due to gang attacks)
  • Residents of Port-au-Prince (where 90% of the city is under gang control)
  • Vulnerable communities needing humanitarian assistance
  • 1.7 million people at risk of receiving no assistance due to funding gaps
  • Haitian youth at risk of joining gangs
  • Agricultural workers (approximately two-thirds of Haiti's population)

What action is being taken

  • The OAS is implementing the "Towards a Haitian-Led Roadmap for Stability and Peace" with five pillars of action
  • The international community is supporting Multinational Security Support (MSS) initiatives
  • CARICOM's Eminent Persons Group and BINUH are fostering Haitian-owned political dialogue
  • Humanitarian personnel are providing emergency water supply, hygiene kits, shelters, health services, and educational support
  • The Green Climate Fund is helping increase irrigation access and promote reforestation

Why it matters

  • Haiti faces one of the most severe security crises in the Western Hemisphere
  • 1.3 million people have been displaced, with 1,520 killed and 609 injured
  • 90% of Port-au-Prince is under gang control
  • Humanitarian efforts remain severely underfunded (less than 10% of the needed $908 million has been received)
  • The country needs to establish political stability before the February 7, 2026 deadline to replace the current Transitional Presidential Council
  • Economic development is essential to reduce poverty and prevent citizens from joining gangs

What's next

  • Implementation of the two-phase security stabilization plan to secure institutions and regain gang-controlled areas
  • Continued efforts to strengthen the Multinational Security Support mission with logistical, operational, and financial support from the UN
  • Working toward the February 7, 2026 deadline to replace the current Transitional Presidential Council with a new constitution and leadership
  • Focus on professionalizing the Haitian National Police to eventually replace international troops
  • Efforts to increase funding for humanitarian aid to reach the $908 million needed for 2025

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer