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I hope you are aware that your contributions are the foundation
enabling other organizations to perform their mission aimed
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at the development of democratic institutions, consolidation of
a
State
State authority,
autthority rule
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of law,
law reform processes and socio-economic development in Haiti.
Honoring those who preceded us, we must operate professionally and with enthusiasm.
Keep in mind that everything we do directly affects the Haitian people, and we are here
to help them. Continue to treat all of them - men, women, and children - as friends; that is
what they deserve.
We do not operate independently, rather, the UN system has regulations that when
combined with other guidance constitutes a higher framework in which we operate. These
include the Mandate, the Guidelines of our Head of Mission, the Rules of Engagement, the
principles of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. As the excellent soldiers
you are, you must consciously practice and uphold this framework in your day to day
activities.
I understand that our success relies on the adherence to the following aspects which are
directly linked to our reputation: military capacity, respect for law and order, security,
self cooperation, impartiality, integrity, respect for diversity, appropriate use of force, and
personal behavior. Despite any cultural differences, I believe we have to exemplify those
fundamentals to ensure our continuing success, credibility and legitimacy.
Great soldiers, I trust in you, your ability, beliefs and commitment to implement what has
to be done on behalf of the United Nations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
05 2007
From Cite Soleil to the borders of Haiti 35 Operational Activities
10 2008
Peacekeepers lead response to disasters in Haiti 36 Criminal Statistics
2009
18 Challenges for all
Senatorial elections 37 VIP and Journalist Visits
24 CIMIC activities
Not only soldiers 38 Medal Parades
32 Engineering
Contribution to Haitian people 44 Military Strenght
and Commanders
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EDITORIAL
Therefore, the staff and officers of MINUSTAH will like to say to the
military contingents. “Keep up the good work!” Your hard work and total
dedication to duty were exemplary and has been fully noted. Indeed you
are true ambassadors to your country.
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2007
FROM CITÉ SOLEIL
TO THE BORDERS OF HAITI
Despite having supported the Haitian authorities in successfully
organizing national elections in 2006, MINUSTAH still faces major
challenges: strengthening Haiti’s state institutions, assisting the
Government to reform its rule-of-law structures, and assisting the
Haitian authorities in the management of its porous borders.
MINUSTAH still continues its rewarding endeavors of capacity building
and security sector reform at all levels within the Haitian government.
As a result, MINUSTAH continues to provide technical assistance and
expert advice for the development of key institutions, including major
ministries, the parliament, the judiciary and relevant local bodies.
2007
The year 2007 saw some important
holding of presidential, parliamen-
tary and local elections in 2006,
the security situation remained
achievements in the stabilization of highly volatile. Organized crime
Haiti. Thanks to the comprehensive cartels and gangs criminal activi-
and targeted military operations con- ties were still a high concern, most
ducted by the United Nations Stabili- notably in the poorest sections
zation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Lack
in early 2007, the security situation of state authority over the city’s
of the country improved significantly. largest shantytown areas, Cité
For example, gangs in the urban Soleil and Martissant, in particular,
areas were severely reduced to undermined Haitian economic life
improve the overall security posture due to their proximity to the port,
and enhance the Mission’s ability airport and industrial zones. These,
to take on additional tasks. The essentially ”no-go”, areas presented
collaborative efforts and joint a major challenge to stability and
assessments between the Haitian allowed the gangs and their leaders,
Government and the United Nations who lived there, to operate with
were necessary to consolidate impunity. All negotiations with the
progress and create sustainable Government over giving up their
stability within Haiti. weapons voluntarily were rejected
by the gangs’ powerful leaders.
While a certain degree of political
stability was achieved through the In July 2006, dialogue with mem-
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2007
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2007
those areas and in Cité Soleil to be- greatly appreciated by the popula-
gin joint patrols in March. tion and led to a sharp decrease in
the level of violence.
In other troubled Port-au-Prince
neighborhoods such as Martissant, The tactical, missions conducted un-
peacekeepers carried out joint der the Brazilian Force Commander
patrols with UNPOL and Haitian and jointly between UNPOL and
National Police to combat gang the HNP with the full support of the
activities, violence and crimes. Haitian government led to the res-
On 22 January, an office was toration of state authority to Haiti’s
established co-locating MINUSTAH biggest shantytowns. The establish-
military, police and civilian compo- ment of check points and regular joint
nents with the HNP. The joint law patrols by MINUSTAH and the HNP
enforcement collaboration was enabled UN agencies and NGO’s to
return to work in a semi-permissive
Cité Soleil and Martissant.
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2007
As a result, during two months of
intensified activity focusing largely
on the volatile shanty towns, some
90 individuals were arrested.
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2008
PEACEKEEPERS LEAD RESPONSE TO
DISASTERS IN HAITI
2008 started off with promise and many thought the year would bring
progress and stability. The success of MINUSTAH forces and the Haitian
National Police cooperation in the fight against the gangs of Cite de Soleil
and Martissant opened the doors for legitimate local governments as well
as a more stable security environment. 2008
After a sharp decline in 2007,
kidnappings increased during the
first half of 2008, although they did not
reach the levels observed in 2006.
The monthly average of reported
kid-nappings from December 2007
to February 2008 reached 28, up
from 11 six months earlier. There
were also indications that gangs
were trying to reorganize. To coun-
ter kidnappings, MINUSTAH estab-
lished a Joint Task Force to help
prevent kidnappings and assist the
HNP in the investigation process.
With military support, HNP and
UNPOL detained 374 suspects,
mainly in February, as part of the
MINUSTAH anti-kidnapping plan.
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2008
Prime Minister, leaving Haiti without
a fully functioning government. This
led to four months of negotiations
to obtain legislative approval for
successors. MINUSTAH’s security
and deterrence presence manifested
itself in various types of operations:
including patrols, checkpoints, and
the protection of key installations
and facilities such as the national
penitentiary.
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2008
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2008
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2008
15
2008
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2008
On 8th December 2008, MINUSTAH
Kidnappings Year Average Oct-Dec Average % increase for Oct-Dec
launched a multidimensional operation
called “Bouclier Bleu” in support of 2008 23.09 18.50 -19.9
End of Year security plan. 2007 19.67 21.67 9.8
Operation Bouclier Bleu was very 2006 41.66 56.33 35
successful in part as a result of 2005 49.44 86.44 75
an enhanced joint military/police
patrol (day and night) element of the
operation. These patrols were great
deterrence to criminal activities in the
area and significantly reduced the
number of incidents recorded within the
period in comparison with number
of incidents recorded at the same
period, the previous year. In fact, the
last three months of 2008 was the
first time in four years that recorded
the lowest number of kidnappings
cases, showing a total reduction of
20% in relation to the same period in
the previous four years.
MILITARY CASUALTIES
2007 2008
Dead 5 2
Injured (on duty only) 3 15
Since the beginning of the mission 23 soldiers died,
129 were injured and 44 wounded
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2009
2009
CHALLENGES FOR ALL
The United Nations Mission in Haiti called for full participation of all
political parties for the Senatorial Elections in April and June. One
third of the senate was up for re-election and full participation was
the best way to ensure the credibility and universal acceptance of the
results in the impoverished Caribbean country.
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2009
SENATORIAL ELECTIONS
NS
NS
One of MINUSTAH’s tasks for the
2009 Senatorial Elections was to
provide security and logistic support.
The support and security provided
by MINUSTAH soldiers covered the
period leading up to, during and
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after the elections in the country’s
ten departments. The military force
started the execution of the Integrated
Election Plan in October 2008 with
the reconnaissance of the Voting
Center (VC). The sensitive and non
sensitive election materials were
stored by MINUSTAH until their
delivery to the VC.
Providing a safe environment for
the population of Haiti to exercise
their right to vote was the primordial
aim for MINUSTAH. To achieve this
aim with limited resources versus
the number of VC, MINUSTAH
categorized by colors each VC based
on the probability of disturbance
and assigned forces accordingly. Of
the 1463 VC, 163 were categorized
as Red (high risk) and therefore
required the presence of military
personnel assisted by Formed
Police Units (FPU) agents. The
security for the Green (low risk)
VC was provided by the Electoral
Guard. HNP and UNPOL were
responsible for the security of the
Amber (medium risk) VC. In addi-
tion to the static security at each
VC, MINUSTAH increased its
number of patrols and prepositio-
ned military personnel in strategic
locations in order to respond quickly
to any disturbance.
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2009
FIRST ROUND OF
THE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS
NS
09
The support to the first round of
elections can definitely be classified
as a large scale operation that lasted
over five months. In total, 2,497 blue
helmets from 15 contingents were
deployed in direct support of the
election. On the logistic side 272
vehicles were used, 3,409 emergency
food rations and 8,873 litres of
drinking water were consumed.
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2009
SECOND ROUND OF
THE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS
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2009
THANK YOU NOTE
I would like to thank and commend
you all for a job well done. Once again
you have played a critical role by
going above and beyond the call of
duty to make this second round of
senatorial elections a successful
operation without any significant
incident. This outstanding perform-
ance is a true testimony to your
professionalism, dedication to duties
and great attention to details.
You maintained a unity of effort working synergistically with all the other
elements who were also involved in the electoral process. This kind of
team work is highly commendable and highlights the fact that “The whole is
greater than the sum of its parts.”
For our contingents who are due to rotate back home in a few weeks, your
performance in this final task has been exemplary. Your contribution to the
stabilization of Haiti has been immense. You have brought great honor to
yourselves and your army as a whole. Your loyalty and integrity were unques-
tionable and you are indeed true Ambassadors of your countries. Therefore,
I strongly encourage you to continue to exhibit the same zeal and professio-
nalism wherever you go. I wish you all a very safe trip home.
Also, a special thanks to all the men and women of UNPOL and other sections
of MINUSTAH whose contributions in the electoral process were equally
critical to the overall success of the election. Your ability to work together
with the military as a team was highly appreciated and we look forward to the
same cooperation and camaraderie in all our future endeavors.
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CIMIC
NOT ONLY SOLDIERS...
Many troops do not limit themselves
to being just soldiers.
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CIMIC
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CIMIC
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CIMIC
SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
SCHOOL MATERIAL
2007 2008
School Material Packages distributed 4,000 40,005
Number of Children who benefitted 2,903 15,691
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CIMIC
ORPHANAGE SUPPORT
Water distributed in
3,078,510 3,205,800 306,820
Litres
Food distributed in
7,659 172,472 98,394
Kilograms
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CIMIC
CIMIC Activities
Jan-Jun
2007 2008 2009
Water Distribution
2,012,704 1,853,192 1,211,279
(Litres)
Water Distribution
(benefitted 48,992 126,058 54,150
population)
Meal distribution
391,333 5,354,834 15,996
(cooked) (Kg)
Food Distribution
56,534 422,510 279,397
(non prepared) (Kg)
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MED
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009
Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) 71 79 41
Medical Consultations/Emergency Support 4,804 15,793 3,074
Number of Birth (Helped by Military Doctor) 5 4 3
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009
Post-traffic accident support 60 64 23
ARGENTINIAN HOSPITAL
MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS 2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009
Civilian non-UN (NGOs, Agencies etc…) 152 194 n/a
Local population (Without linkage with UN system) 334 275 n/a
Total 10,126 9,660
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MED
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ENG
ENGINEERING CONTRIBUTION TO
HAITIAN PEOPLE
Military engineers along with MINUSTAH Civil
Affairs teams regularly initiate projects to improve
the country’s infrastructure. They construct roads,
pave and patch streets, repair soccer fields, carry out
topographic surveys, dredge canals and dig wells for
drinking water as a way to make a lasting impact.
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ENG
ENGINEERING WORKS
2007 2008
Water wells (Number) 8 9
Asphalt (Cubic meters) 4,750 3,454
Road repair (Meters) without asphalt 8,900 8,800
Water Supply to Units/ UN facilities
2,145,900 2,557,068
(Litres)
Technical Reconnaissances 163 163
Topographic assessments 94 95
Other Works 97 77
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BORDER MANAGEMENT
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OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES
ROUTINE PATROLS
2007 2008
Mechanized patrols 30,138 62,948
Foot patrols 12,753 40,018
Check Points & Strong points 7,731 18,980
Escort of Convoys 168 248
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CRIMINAL STATISTICS
Criminal Category 2007
Kidnapping 237
Murder 490
Lynching NA
Rape 149
Assaults 243
Domestic Violence 37
Robbery 98
Theft 62
Total Cases 1,316
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VIP AND JOURNALIST VISITS
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MEDAL PARADES
At the completion of each tour of
duty, the UN Special Representative
for the Secretary General pins the
peacekeepers at the UN medal
ceremonies. This small gesture
recognizes the personal sacrifices
made in the name of peace for Haiti
and its people.
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OTHER COMPONENTS/
AGENCIES
Teamwork remains the hallmark of MINUSTAH’s components. This is
demonstrated daily through coordination and collaboration amongst these
diverse agencies. MINUSTAH military forces have consistently coordinated
efforts with UNPOL, FPU’s and HNP in the area of security in order fulfill the
UN mandate.
Some of the notable activities include joint patrols (mounted and on foot),
maritime patrols, as well as searches and checkpoint operations.
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UN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING DAY
The spirit of camaraderie continues
to exist within the MINUSTAH
components. During the celebra-
tion of this year’s UN International
Peacekeeping Day, on 28 May
2009, MINUSTAH’s military forces,
UNPOL, FPU and civilians (both
national and international) partici-
pated together in several activities
to commemorate the event.
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MILITARY STRENGTH
Military Rotation
MINUSTAH’s military staff officers and contingents welcome to the mission new staff officers and bid farewell to those
officers who have successfully completed their tour of duty in Haiti. For these officers that are leaving the mission we
say to you, have safe trip home, and thank you for your contribution, camaraderie and accomplishments. To those join-
ing the mission, we say to you: “Welcome aboard and we look forward to serving together with you in fulfilling the United
Nations mandate in Haiti”.
List of outgoing staff officers
COL Martin GIRARD Canada
LT COL Prachanda CHAND Nepal
MAJ Madhab Sunder KHADKA Nepal
MAJ Narayan SILWAL Nepal
MAJ Madan BANJARA Nepal
MAJ Bikram Bahadur SHRESTHA Nepal
MAJ Steve MANSER Canada
MAJ Hemantha EKANAYAKE Sri Lanka
LCDR Mauricio ADRIAN Peru
LCDR Carlos Eduardo PALHARES Brazil
MAJ Freddie DE LA CRUZ Philippines
MAJ Rodrigo Gabriel GALLO Chile
CDR Marcos Dos Santos SOARES Brazil
MAJ Todd Anthony BALSIMO USA
CDR Andrew Scott MCKINLEY USA
LT COL Damir MILINOVIC Croatia
CDR Reinaldo MEDEIROS Brazil
LT COL Gustavo Rodriguez MORALES Uruguay
MAJ Luis Fernando FILARDI Uruguay
LT COL Helio DE ABREU Brazil
LT COL Kent WEBBER USA
List of incoming staff officers
COL Bernard Gaetan OUELLETTE Canada
LTC Guillermo PAIVA Chile
CDR Silvio SANTAFE Brazil
LTC Ravindra HANDUNPATHIRANA Sri Lanka
MAJ Ailton MATOS Brazil
LT Fernando BRITO Brazil
LT COL Richard LAMADRID Uruguay
LT COL Jose ALVAREZ Uruguay
MAJ Ariel REYES Philippine
LT COL Fernando Cesar PEREIRA Brazil
CDR Mark Dwain COX USA
LT COL Anthony Wayne JOHNSON USA
LT COL Cheryl Lynn LANKE USA
LT COL Gilmar J. NASCIMENTO Brazil
CDR Alexandre Teixeira PERES Brazil
MAJ Sudeep PANTA Nepal
MAJ Dinesh RAJAURE Nepal
MAJ Radha THAPA Nepal
MAJ Santosh THAPA Nepal
MAJ Bishnu BASNET Nepal
MAJ Amrit Ghotane GURUNG Nepal
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SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE SECRETARY GENERAL
HÉDI ANNABI Mr. Annabi joined the United Nations
(TUNISIE) in 1981, and served as Principal
Officer in the Office of the Special
Representative of the Secretary-
General for Humanitarian Affairs
in South-East Asia. He was subse-
quently appointed Director of that
Office. Between 1982 and 1991,
he was closely associated with the
efforts of the Secretary-General
and his Special Representative to
contribute to a comprehensive
political settlement of the Cambo-
dian problem.
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PRINCIPAL DEPUTY
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE SECRETARY GENERAL
LUIZ CARLOS DA COSTA
(BRAZIL)
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FORCE COMMANDER
MAJOR-GENERAL FLORIANO PEIXOTO VIEIRA NETO
(BRAZIL)
In his speech, Lt. Gen. Santos Cruz thanked his troops for their support
in accomplishing their tasks in accordance with the rules established by
the United Nations. “I am sure that you will provide the same support to
Maj Gen Floriano Peixoto Vieira Neto, your new Force Commander, who
is a very competent Brazilian officer,” he said.
Present at the handover ceremony were the Haitian State Secretary for
Public Security, several Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps
accredited to Haiti, UN Police Commissioner, all contingent commanders,
military staff officers and other guests.
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DEPUTY FORCE COMMANDER
MAJOR-GENERAL RICARDO TORO TASSARA
(CHILE) Maj Gen Toro was named Deputy Force
Commander of MINUSTAH on 22 December
2008. He has vast experience as a troop
commander. His command experience ranges
from platoon level command to division level
command. During his illustrious career, Maj
Gen Toro spent some time as a member of
faculty and staff at the Chilean War Staff
College.
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CHIEF OF STAFF (from 15 th
July 2008 to 27th July 2009)
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CHIEF OF STAFF (since 28 th
July 2009)
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MILITARY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
CONTACT DETAILS
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Country: Brazil
Cell: 3702-6650
Ext:6046
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