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European Parliament resolution on the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret

B100432/2025

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret

(2025/2905(RSP))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to its previous resolutions on Haiti, notably those of 28 November 2019, 20 May 2021 and 6 October 2022,

A. whereas on 11 September 2025, in a brutal massacre in Labodrie, Cabaret, the criminal gang coalition Viv Ansanm killed over 40 people, including children, the elderly and even entire families;

having regard to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres' statement of 13 September 2025 condemning the Cabaret massacre,

B. whereas these gangs kill, kidnap, commit sexual violence and forcibly recruit children, acting with impunity due to the breakdown of the justice system; whereas state institutions, undermined by corruption, have largely collapsed; whereas gang violence has killed more than 16 000 people since 2022;

having regard to the UN OHCHR reports of 2025 on gang violence in Haiti,

C. whereas these gangs have expanded their control, displacing over 1.3 million people; whereas half of the population faces acute food insecurity; whereas the collapse of education and healthcare systems in gang-controlled areas has obstructed humanitarian access;

having regard to the Samoa Agreement,

D. whereas the UN’s humanitarian response plan remains critically underfunded; whereas USAID cuts have suspended vital humanitarian services and threaten support for UN missions;

having regard to Rules 150(5) and 136(4) of its Rules of Procedure,

E. whereas the Multinational Security Support Mission faces serious shortages; whereas on 30 September 2025, the UN Security Council approved the mission’s transition to the Gang Suppression Force;

whereas on 11 September 2025, the criminal gang coalition Viv Ansanm perpetrated a brutal massacre in the village of Labodrie, Cabaret, killing at least 50 people; whereas this massacre follows a pattern of escalating gang violence;

F. whereas the limited capacity of Haitian security forces and insufficient international support prevent the adequate protection of civilians;

whereas gang violence has displaced over 1.3 million people within Haiti, representing a significant increase from December 2024; whereas thousands were killed in gang violence in 2024; whereas gangs now control the vast majority of Port-au-Prince and have expanded operations beyond the capital;

G. whereas in 2024, nearly 200 000 people were deported to Haiti;

whereas nearly half of Haiti's population faces acute food insecurity; whereas the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan remains critically underfunded;

1. Strongly condemns the Cabaret massacre and the alarming escalation of gang violence in Haiti;

whereas sexual violence, particularly against women and girls, is systematically used as a weapon by gangs;

2. Calls for justice reform to end impunity and ensure that all criminals are held accountable; calls for international support to rebuild judicial capacity;

whereas the UN Security Council renewed the mandate of Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission for one year;

3. Calls on all Haitian stakeholders to engage in dialogue to break the political deadlock, agree on a transitional roadmap and prevent the financing of armed groups and trafficking of weapons; supports the Caribbean Community and Common Market’s mediation efforts;

whereas Haiti's justice system remains dysfunctional, with widespread impunity for perpetrators of massacres and human rights violations; whereas education and healthcare systems have collapsed in gang-controlled areas;

4. Urges the EU and its Member States to support security, development and political transition in Haiti, and to meaningfully and urgently increase humanitarian aid –including food, healthcare and protection services – while establishing strict monitoring mechanisms and ensuring safe access for relief operations;

Strongly condemns the massacre in Labodrie, Cabaret, on 11 September 2025 and all acts of violence perpetrated by criminal gangs in Haiti;

5. Calls for the EU and its Member States to support enhancing the capacity of Haitian security forces and to ensure that the new Gang Suppression Force is properly staffed, funded and equipped to fulfil its mandate, with robust human rights and accountability safeguards;

Calls on the international community and the United Nations to support the deployment of a multinational support mission and a coherent strategy to rebuild and professionalize the Haitian Army and the Haitian National Police (PNH), linked to a transparent and inclusive political process; calls on the EU to condition cooperation with Haiti on tangible progress in combating gang violence, ensuring accountability, and restoring democratic governance;

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7. Expresses grave concern regarding the situation of Haitian asylum seekers; calls on regional actors to play a constructive role in promoting stability, mediation and assistance for the Haitian people;

Urges the Haitian authorities to prioritize justice reform and end impunity for gang violence, massacres, and human rights violations; calls for international support to rebuild judicial capacity and investigate corruption;

8. Strongly condemns systematic sexual violence against women and girls; demands action to abolish the Restavèk system; calls for support for survivors of sexual violence;

Calls for immediate humanitarian access to all affected populations; urges the Commission and Member States to increase humanitarian aid, particularly for food security, healthcare, and protection services;

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the VP/HR, the Member States, the UN Secretary-General and the Haitian authorities.

Strongly condemns systematic sexual violence against women and girls; demands action to abolish the Restavèk system;

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the VP/HR, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the UN Secretary-General, the OHCHR, and the Government of Haiti.