MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2702(RSP))
On escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti
B-10-2026-0210
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Rima Hassan
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This resolution addresses escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti. It expresses solidarity with victims, condemns lethal drone strikes by Vectus Global, and calls for investigations and support for Haitian institutions and civil society.¶¶¶ It calls for an inclusive Haitian-led process, reimbursement of colonial debt, human rights impact assessments of EU police support, and stronger disarmament and reintegration policies for children.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses solidarity with the Haitian people and all victims of criminal groups.¶
- Calls on the EU to support the Pôles judiciaires with Haiti and the UN to strengthen investigation and prosecution of corruption, sexual violence, trafficking, child exploitation and mass crimes.¶
- Calls for EU material and financial support to Haitian civil society that reinforces public capacity and does not bypass public institutions via private intermediaries.¶
- Calls for an inclusive, Haitian-led process of institutional strengthening with civil society and anti-corruption actors to restore trust, combat corruption and impunity, and rebuild public services.¶
- Joins the call to reimburse Haiti for its colonial debt due to its long-term consequences.¶
- Firmly condemns lethal drone strikes by Vectus Global in densely populated urban areas.¶
- Calls for independent investigations into all drone strikes and other alleged extrajudicial killings, including the role of the Task Force and private contractors.¶
- Calls for a human rights impact assessment of EU support to the Haitian National Police and suspension of support to units implicated in serious violations.¶
- Calls for stronger support for disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration, focusing on children associated with armed groups, treating them as victims.¶
Who is affected
- Haitian people, victims of criminal groups, Haitian civil society, public institutions, and children associated with armed groups.¶¶¶
- EU institutions and member states, called to provide support and conduct assessments.¶¶
- Vectus Global and private contractors, subject to condemnation and investigations.¶¶