Adopted text
Humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret
TA-10-2025-0224 · P10_TA(2025)0224 · PE776.250
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Parliament condemns the Cabaret massacre and gang violence in Haiti, calling for justice reform, political dialogue, increased EU humanitarian aid, support for Haitian security forces and the Gang Suppression Force, sanctions on gang leaders, and action against sexual violence and the Restavèk system.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the Cabaret massacre and the alarming escalation of gang violence in Haiti.¶
- Calls for justice reform to end impunity and for international support to rebuild judicial capacity.¶
- Calls on all Haitian stakeholders to engage in dialogue to break the political deadlock, agree on a transitional roadmap, and prevent financing of armed groups and weapons trafficking; supports CARICOM mediation.¶
- Urges the EU and Member States to increase humanitarian aid with monitoring and safe access, and to support security, development and political transition.¶
- Calls for EU support to enhance Haitian security forces and ensure the Gang Suppression Force is staffed, funded and equipped with human rights safeguards.¶
- Calls for continued EU sanctions against gang leaders and sponsors, and for stronger border controls and arms embargo enforcement by neighbouring countries and the international community.¶
- Expresses grave concern about Haitian asylum seekers and calls on regional actors to promote stability and assistance.¶
- Strongly condemns sexual violence against women and girls, demands action to abolish the Restavèk system, and calls for support for survivors.¶