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HAITI 2007-2009

FORCE COMMANDER’S GUIDANCE


to all MINUSTAH's Military Personnel
I will like to start by expressing my profound gratitude to all the
men and women of MINUSTAH’s military force. I am very
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delighted to work with a high quality group of professional military
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personnel like yourselves on this my second tour of duty in Haiti,
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tthis time as the Force Commander. Your professional behavior is
the “trademark” that demonstrates the great role you play to
ensure a secure and stable environment within Haiti.
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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.

I strongly encourage leadership at all levels of command, based on professional knowledge,


mentorship, and good judgment. We are members of a great family, whose successes and
failures are interlinked, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.

Great soldiers, I trust in you, your ability, beliefs and commitment to implement what has
to be done on behalf of the United Nations.

Go forward ! Good luck !

Port Au Prince, 31st August 2009

MA J GEN. FLORIANO PEIXOTO VIEIR A NETO

MINUSTAH’S Force Commander

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

04 Editorial 34 Border Management

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

30 Medical assistance 40 Other components/


agencies

32 Engineering
Contribution to Haitian people 44 Military Strenght
and Commanders

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EDITORIAL

MINUSTAH’s Blue Helmets continue to champion


goodwill projects in various Haitian communities.
These highly trained professionals understand
that their job as peacekeepers is not limited to
security enforcement but also encompasses
other humanitarian aspects. That is why many of the
military contingents/units in the mission are stepping
up efforts in organizing community outreach
activities, providing humanitarian assistance
and providing programs aimed at helping local
communities. These activities are supported mainly
from the units’ own resources. Capt Pete Amadi
Deputy Chief MPIO
All MINUSTAH’s military contingents continue to embody this good
will spirit of reaching out to the Haitian communities within their various
Areas of Responsability (AOR). Upon arrival, these contingents
immediately hit the ground running, following in the footsteps of their
predecessors, fully committed to carrying out their military tasks and
determined to make life a little better for the local population.

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

bers of armed groups initiated by


the Government aimed at achieving
voluntary disarmament that failed,
prompting the Government and
MINUSTAH to increase pressure
on the gangs. In December 2006
following a dramatic increase in kid-
nappings, the Haitian Government
requested MINUSTAH to go into
Cité Soleil and Martissant. A series
of intensive and intelligence-driven
security operations in urban areas,
particularly in Port-au-Prince and
Gonaïves, restored them to State
authority. From 22 December 2006
to 28 February 2007, MINUSTAH
military and police troops and the
Haitian National Police (HNP)
conducted a total of 19 security
operations in Cité Soleil and
Martissant. For instance, during
operation “Jauro Sud Americana”,
the peacekeepers captured those
responsible for criminal activities in
an environment of blind alleys, urban
trenches, and cardboard labyrinths
while exposed to intensive gun fire thousands of rounds of ammunition.
from the heavily armed gangs. The cordon and search missions
were highly successful in dismantling
On 24 January 2007, in a major move the main gangs.
forward, peacekeepers took con- The joint operations throughout the
trol of the so-called “Blue House”, country led to the arrest of some
a battered, four-storey building that 850 suspected gang members
provided gang members with a by the end of July. Among them
headquarters from which they fired were the gang leader known as
at UN troops. The building was Evens, wanted for multiple counts
also used as a base for extortion of of kidnappings and murders. In
money from local businesses and retaliation, members of armed groups
vehicles travelling along National launched sustained counter-attacks,
Highway One. In one week, peace- injuring six peacekeepers. However,
keepers took control of the area; armed resistance decreased marke-
they conducted cordon and search dly after two main gang leaders fled
missions looking for weapons and the area. As a result, the operations
criminals. They found stockpiles of paved the way for the HNP, with the
rifles, drugs, false identity cards and support of MINUSTAH, to return to

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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.

In general, the crackdown by MI-


NUSTAH and the HNP on the gangs
and criminal networks in Cité Soleil
and Martissant led to a major im-
provement to the overall security
sector reform posture.
For example, a significant decrease
in kidnappings was a major achieve-
ment and contributed significantly to
the stabilization of Haiti.

Many people remembered this time


as a critical turning point in stop-
ping the violence and reestablishing
peace and security in the capital.

In others areas of the country, UN


troops started patrolling difficult
neighborhood like Raboteau in
Gonaives where gangs had become
entrenched.

In early May, in the largest cities


of the Haiti, MINUSTAH and the
Haitian National Police stepped up
security operations.

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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.

During this period, several hurricanes


and tropical weather systems
severely affected Haiti. In late
October, Tropical Storm Noel swept
across the island of Hispaniola
with torrential rain and high winds
in Haiti causing severe flooding and
structural damage in the low-lying
areas of Port-au-Prince and the
southern and western parts of the
country.

In total, more than 73 Haitians were


killed, 133 were injured, 21,726 were
displaced from their homes and
3,852 dwellings were destroyed.
MINUSTAH reacted swiftly: peace-
keepers engaged in large-scale
evacuations, carrying residents to
safety by inflatable boats and some-
times on their backs. In addition, they
provided food, water and medical, TROPICAL STORM NOEL (NOV 07)
assistance to those in needs. Number of vehicles used 110
During and after Tropical Storm Number of troops employed 809
Noel, peacekeeping troops rescued Number of evacuated/ transported
and evacuated more than 8,000 8,246
people
people and transported almost
18,000 to safe heavens throughout
Number of patients treated 1,200
Haiti. The blue helmets provided Water distributed 75,400 liters
them 36,000 meals and 75,400 liters Food distributed from the unit 9,150 kg
of the water. In addition, 1,200
people received medical care.

In October 2007, the United Nations


extended the mandate of MINUSTAH
for one year. In addition, the same
mandate outlined the task of
assisting the government of Haiti and
improved its porous border control
by developing a comprehensive
border management strategy.

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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.

In addition more then 12,000 kilos of


marijuana and 56 kilograms of
cocaine were seized and destroyed.
MINUSTAH’s security operations
included a combination of mobile
and fixed checkpoints, more asser-
tive patrols, targeted operations and
a greater presence of foot patrols.

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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.

On 29 July, former members of


the Haitian army occupied public
buildings in Cap Haïtien and
Ouanaminthe. While posing no sig-
nificant security threat, the incident
did generate concern. The situation
was rapidly and peaceably brought
under control through the joint
efforts of the Haitian National Police
and MINUSTAH.

The political, social and economic


status of the country was slowly
improving but remained extremely
fragile. The increase in the prices
of goods at the international level
had a detrimental impacted the Haiti
population.

On 3 April in Les Cayes, a peaceful


demonstration of several hundred
people, protesting the rising cost
of living, quickly turned to violent
attacks against the government
and MINUSTAH. In the following
days, the protests spread to other
cities, including Port-au-Prince. In
the capital, demonstrators erected
barricades at crossroads, set tires
on fire and looted businesses and
residences, resulting in several
deaths, many injuries and consider-
able property damage. All available
Haitian security forces, MINUSTAH
military forces, and formed police
units in Port-au-Prince and other
large cities were mobilized to bring
the situation under control. In the
days that followed, they effectively
contained the violence and averted
the risk of an attack on the
National Palace, as well as other key
installations, while limiting collateral
damage.

The Senate voted on 12 April to


censure the Government and the

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2008

The lack of effective basic border man-


agement directly affected the joint ef-
forts of the Haitian authorities and MI-
NUSTAH to enhance security, the rule
of law and institutional support. Given
its 1,600 miles of unprotected coast-
line, its unguarded seaports and its
numerous clandestine airstrips, Haiti
is often used by illegal drug and arms
traffickers creating renewed instability.
Since January, MINUSTAH deployed
military and police personnel to four
major border crossing areas along
the Dominican Republic. Routine
air surveillance, using helicopters and
the CASA 212, was also used along
the border.

MINUSTAH began patrolling Lake


Azuie with two boats on 8 June
2008. MINUSTAH launched 16 high
powered boats in seven different
locations in support of the national
Coast Guard to conduct water-borne
patrols as deterrence to illicit activity.

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2008

During the hurricane season, the


country was ravaged by strong
winds, heavy rains, and flooding.
From late August to mid September
2008, four storms (Fay, Gustav,
Hanna and Ike) hit Haiti. Nine of
the ten Haitian departments were
affected.

The most affected area was the Arti-


bonite Department where the town
of Gonaives was completely flood-
ed and the population in dire state. damaging more than 100,000
Gonaives became a muddy lake that homes and destroying another
trapped more then 250,000 people. 22,000 homes. It is hard to realize
Almost one third of local residents the destruction and desperation
lost everything. Other areas suf- that was setting in as the Haitian
fered greatly as well. Across Haiti, people spent days in the floodwaters
800,000 people were in urgent need and mud. Most roads were impassi-
of humanitarian aide; almost half ble, with bridges torn away by the
were children. overflowing rivers and gaping holes
preventing aid from moving by land.
The hurricanes brought heavy Meanwhile, MINUSTAH established
casualties to Haiti during those an air bridge between the capital
two months, leaving around 1,000 of Port-au-Prince and Gonaives, to
people dead and 500 injured, reach the people in need.

HURRICANES/TROPICAL STORMS 2008


(FAY, GUSTAV, HANNA & IKE)
Number of vehicles used 246
Number of troops employed 1,394
Places 26
Number of evacuated/ transported people 9,102
Number of medical attendances 381
Water distributed 166,500 litres
Food distributed from the units 25,800 kg
Food distributed in coordination with
113,500 kg
Agencies/ NGO/ Countries

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2008

Peacekeeping troops quickly re-


sponded with relief and rescue
operations. Patients were evacuated
to major hospitals in Port-au-Prince.
Emergency food, water and medical
treatment were provided by the
troops deployed in the affected areas.
Peacekeeping medical teams
delivered three Haitian babies during
tropical storm Hanna in Gonaives
and the peacekeepers evacuated
35 children from the orphanage
“Evangelical Crusade” in Croix-des-
Bouquets.

Peacekeeping troops provided


support in every way possible. All
the MINUSTAH’s military elements
were mobilized to offer security to
the transportation and distribution of
humanitarian aid.

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2008

On 7 November the “Promesse MINUSTAH provided support in


Evangelique”, a private school build- removing the rubble and assisted
ing in Petion-Ville collapsed on more the HNP in maintaining security as
than 300 children, teachers and a large crowd of onlookers gathered.
other school staff. MINUSTAH Medical assistance and water
reacted immediately supporting the from several MINUSTAH battal-
Civil Protection Department of Haiti ions were provided to the area.
with all the manpower and equipment MINUSTAH also deployed lights and
available for the rescue operation. generators to the scene, as the rescue
215 MINUSTAH military, 145 FPU operations extended into the night.
and 85 UNPOL were mobilized for
the operation. At last count, 93 were dead, 158 in-
jured and 62 people unaccounted
for.

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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.

The positive outcome of Operation


Bouclier Bleu speaks volumes
about the coordinated effort and
detailed execution of the joint
operation. Statistical data reflecting
number of kidnappings from 2005
to 2007 confirm the viability of
Operation Bouclier Bleu and other
measu-res that were put in place to
counter these criminal activities.

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
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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
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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.

On completion of the election the


blue helmets recovered all the elec-
tion material and returned them to the
Voting Tabulation Center for process-
ing. Notwithstanding the cancelation
of the election in Central region by the
Provisional Electoral Council (CEP),
on the military side the overall
operation was a success. As for any
military operation, the after-action
report enabled MINUSTAH his plan
in order to do the second round of the
Senatorial Election scheduled for 21
June 2009.

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2009
SECOND ROUND OF
THE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS
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The second round of Haiti Senato-


rial Elections took place on Sunday
21 June 2009 with 22 candidates
vying for 11 open seats. To ensure a
successful election, Haiti’s CEP, in
This second round of Senatorial
Elections featured 1,370 voting
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centers and 9,267 voting booths.
A total 4,569 blue helmets from 14
contingents were deployed in direct
coordination with MINUSTAH and support of the election.
the HNP put in place comprehensive
security measures to prevent any Part of MINUSTAH’s logistic
violent activities that would poten- support for the election included,
tially disrupt the election. 474 vehicles, 16 boats, 4 ZODIACs
and 249 animals (including donkeys
According to the head of MINUS- used by contingents to reach VC
TAH’s electoral section, MINUSTAH’s located in areas that were inacces-
forces and HNP were fully deployed sible by vehicle.)
throughout the country.
They maintained Quick Reaction
Forces (QRF), and conducted both
static and mobile patrols in order to
foster a favorable electoral atmos-
phere during the election” the head
of MINUSTAH’s electoral section
also stated that lessons learned from
the first round senatorial election
were appropriately implemented.

MINUSTAH’s support in the election


process was not limited to security;
troops also provided logistical and
technical support to the CEP and
delivered the electoral material to all
the voting centers.

In North Department, the military


QRF were positioned in nineteen
areas that were considered “hot
spots” for political violence. Potential
violence was deterred in those
areas due to the presence of
military forces patrolling neighbor-
hoods ready to quell any eruption
of violence that would disrupt the
election.

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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.

Despite the challenges involved in planning and executing such an enormous


task that involved deploying troops all around the country - including
the most difficult areas to reach - you persevered and enthusiastically
embraced these challenges wholeheartedly and gallantly accomplished
your mission. It is apparent that each and every one of you has a full
understanding of the overarching military security plan of the operation. You
executed the plan excellently while drawing upon lessons learned from the
previous election.

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.

Special thanks to Deputy Force Commander Major General Toro, Chief of


Staff Colonel Girard and all members of my staff, whose relentless effort and
dedication to assigned duties saw this operation through from the planning
phases to its final execution. Thank you and keep up the good work!

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.

Finally, I understand that the lessons learned by the troops were


observed during the elections to ensure the highest level of security,
while creating an atmosphere that enabled Haitians to exercise their
right to vote. We must therefore remain pro-active and continue to maintain
the utmost degree of professionalism and initiative in order to safeguard this
very important moment in the national life of Haiti.

Keep you eyes on the prize and go forward!

Major General FLORIANO PEIXOTO VIEIRA NETO


Force Commander
MINUSTAH

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CIMIC
NOT ONLY SOLDIERS...
Many troops do not limit themselves
to being just soldiers.

MINUSTAH military forces develo-


ped and participated in numerous
humanitarian assistance programs
to help the Haitian people, most of
which are supported with units’ own
resources.

They are cleaning and repair-


ing schools, donating classroom
furniture and supplying children with
school materials. The contingents
also organize recreation activities
for local orphanages, supply them
with school materials and give them
medical check-up.

In fact, most contingents make


contributing to the local commu-
nities a part of their daily work by
offering medical services, dental care Military forces provided logistic
and even classes to local schools support to Haiti’s largest vaccination
and aid with nutrition. When faced campaign launched in November
with someone in need, they try to 2007.
help whenever they can.
Contingents have set up community In August 2008, MINUSTAH military
days to distribute food and water to forces launched the campaign “Back
schools and community centers. But to School Solidarity” benefitting over
nothing is quite as popular as water 15,000 students from kindergarten,
distribution. With many communities primary and secondary schools.
lacking clean drinking water, the
establishment of weekly water All MINUSTAH peacekeeping troops
distribution points has become a life have forged cooperative bonds with
saver for entire communities. the local Haitian population.

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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

ORPHANAGE SUPPORT DATA


Jan-Jun
2007 2008 2009
Number of Orphanages
50 121 179
supported

Children benefitted 7,729 14,006 19,396

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

FOOD AND WATER


DISTRIBUTION

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)

Quick Impact Projects


Jan-Jun
2007 2008 2009
Number of QIPs 36 18 3
QIPs Funded by
Reconciliation Fund 8 18 -
(Norway)

QIPs (from Civilians/


MINUSTAH, ARGBAT & - 1 -
SRIBAT)

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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

MARITIME PATROLS & AIR OPERATIONS


2007 2008
Maritime patrols (Hours) 281 759
Air Operations (Hours) 4,637.78 5,388.99

LAND BORDER DEPLOYMENTS


2007 2008 Date started
Ouanaminthe (URUBAT 2) 1,861 01 Jan 08
Belladere (NEPBAT I) 32 1,749 22 Dec 07
Malpasse (JORBAT) 1,144 01 Jan 08
Anse-à-Pitre (JORBAT) 1,302 01 Jan 08

MARITIME DEPLOYMENT ( PATROLS)


Number of Number of
2009 2009
boats boats
Port Salut 217 4 Gonaives 179 3
Fort Liberté 410 4 Lake Azuei 89 2
PAP (Killick) 436 3 Jacmel 85 2

CASA 212 DEPLOYMENT ( AIR CONTROL)


Flight hours Date started
PAP 446.36 14 May 2008

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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

Criminal Category 2008


Kidnapping 263
Murder 426
Lynching 70
Rape 284
Assaults 723
Domestic Violence 31
Robbery 231
Theft 819
Total Cases 2,847

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VIP AND JOURNALIST VISITS

MINUSTAH has received several VIP visitors,


heads of state, and leaders of international
organizations. Also, Peacekeepers have con-
sistently granted access to both international
and local media organizations.

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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.

Soldiers are sent as peacekeepers


because they know best that war
is cruel and brutal. Peacekeepers
keep the peace by enforcing the rule
of law that maintains the stability.
Consolidation of peace and stability
in Haiti is a very worthy and reward-
ing experience. The United Nations
Medal enables the peacekeeper to
display their pride in service.

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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.

Some of the activities during the


event included cultural displays and
demonstrations on crowd control
techniques.

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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.

Mr. Annabi subsequently joined


the Department of Peacekeeping
Operations (DPKO) and served
as Director of the Africa Division
from 1993 to 1996. He was des-
ignated as Officer-in-charge of
the Department’s Office of Op-
erations in June 1996. He served
as Assistant Secretary-General
for Peacekeeping Operations from
January 1997 to August 2007
when he was appointed as Special
Representative of the Secretary
General in Haiti.

Prior to joining the United Nations,


Mr. Annabi was a member of
Tunisia’s Foreign Service, where
he served as Diplomatic Adviser
to the Prime Minister before being
appointed, in 1979, as Chairman
and General Manager of the
National News Agency (Agence
Tunis-Afrique-Presse).

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PRINCIPAL DEPUTY
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE SECRETARY GENERAL
LUIZ CARLOS DA COSTA
(BRAZIL)

Mr. Luiz Carlos da Costa has had a long


and successful career with the United
Nations. Mr. da Costa was appointed as
the United Nations Secretary-General’s
Principal Deputy Special Representative for
the United Nations Stabilization Mission in
Haiti (MINUSTAH) on 15 November 2006.

Prior to this appointment, since September


2005 he had served as Deputy Special
Representative for Operations and Rule of
law for the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL).

Previously, Mr. da Costa was the Director


of the Logistics Support Division of the
Office of Mission Support in the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations in New York
and the Director of Administration at the
United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) .

From November 1992 to June 2000, Mr. da


Costa was Chief of Personnel Management
and Support Service in the Field Administration
and Logistics Division of the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations in New York.
Prior to that, Mr. da Costa served in a
number of other positions at United Nations
Headquarters, including in the Office of
Human Resources Management and the
then Department of Conference Services,
having joined the Organization in 1969.

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FORCE COMMANDER
MAJOR-GENERAL FLORIANO PEIXOTO VIEIRA NETO
(BRAZIL)

Major General Floriano Peixoto started his


military career in 1973 at the Agulhas Negras
Military Academy in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, and
graduated in 1976 as an Infantry Officer.

His military career includes experience as an


instructor at the Military Academy, Airborne School
and Command General Staff College. From 1996
to 1998 he was assigned to the United States Mili-
tary Academy (West Point) as a Brazilian Army
Liaison Officer. In 2004 when Brazil sent its first
contingent to Haiti, he was appointed as the
Brigade’s Operations Officer.

In November 2006 he was promoted to Major


General and assigned to the position of the 12th Infantry Brigade
Commander (Air Assault). Maj Gen Floriano Peixoto Vieira Neto was
named Force Commander of MINUSTAH on 8 April 2009.

On 8 April 2009, a handover ceremony was held at the Brazilian Battalion


in Camp Charlie located at Tabarre. Deputy Force Commander,
Major-General Ricardo Toro organized and led the military parade. The
Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Hedi Annabi,
greeted the outgoing Force Commander, Lieutenant General Carlos
Alberto dos Santos Cruz, as a man of action, leadership and vision and
he pinned on him the United Nations medal.

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.

As a General officer, he served as the


Commander in Chief of the III Army Mountain
Division from 2006 to 2007 and as the Army
Personnel Director in 2008.

Maj Gen Toro also participated in several


international missions, to include a UN military
Observer Mission in the Middle East (UNTSO)
in 1993, Military and Naval Attaché in South
Africa from 2001 through 2002, and Chief
Operations Officer for MINUSTAH military
force in Haiti in 2005. Maj Gen Toro has several
academic degrees: Master of Military Sciences;
Master of International Business Management
(MBA); and Master in Administration of Human
Resources.

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CHIEF OF STAFF (from 15 th
July 2008 to 27th July 2009)

COLONEL MARTIN GIRARD


(CANADA) Colonel Martin Girard was named
Chief of Staff of MINUSTAH military
component on the 15th of July 2008.

He graduated from the Royal Military


College with a bachelor degree in
electrical engineering in 1986 and
a Masters degree in Engineering
Management in 1996.

He has commanded as Commanding


Officer, Canadian Forces Station
Leitrim 2000-2002.

During his tour as an exchange


officer in 1st Armoured Division HQ and
Signals Regiment, he served with the
Regiment during the first Gulf War, from
Oct 1990- Mar 1991. He also served in
Bosnia from Oct 2002-May 2003.

He was also Commandant of Canadian


Forces School of Communications and
Electronics, 2003-2005.

Colonel Martin Girard has served nu-


merous staff posts, as executive assist-
ant, Canadian Forces D/J6 and Canadi-
an Expeditionary Force Command J6.

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CHIEF OF STAFF (since 28 th
July 2009)

COLONEL BERNARD GAETAN OUELLETTE


(CANADA)
Colonel Bernard Ouellette was appoint-
ed Chief of Staff of the MINUSTAH July
28, 2009. His extensive experience
commanding troops as an Infantry
Officer span from platoon to brigade
command with the Royal 22nd
Regiment, the 4th Mechanized Brigade
Group in Germany with NATO and in
the 5th Mechanized Brigade Group in
Québec City.

Colonel Ouellette is a graduate of the


Canadian Forces Command and Staff
College in Toronto and the National
Security Program. He obtained three
University degrees: a Bachelor of
Business Administration, a Master of
Arts in War Studies and a Master of
Arts in Security, Defense Management
and Politics.

He also has significant senior staff


experience at National Defense Head-
quarters in Ottawa where he was
Director and Commandant of Officer
Cadets at the Royal Military College in
Kingston. Furthermore, he has com-
manded the Citadel of Québec. Colonel
Ouellette has participated in interna-
tional missions with NATO and the UN.

He commanded troops during the UN-


PROFOR mission in Croatia in 1995
during the Croats’ offensive in the
Krajina. He trained troops at battle
group and brigade level for deployment
to Haiti, Bosnia and Afghanistan.

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MILITARY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
CONTACT DETAILS
Lt. Col. PEREIRA, Fernando
Chief of Military Public Information Office ( MPIO)
Country: Brazil
Cell: 3702-6650
Ext:6046
Email: pereira26@un.org or mpio@un.org

Capt. AMADI , Pete


Deputy of Military Public Information Office (DMPIO)
Country: United States
Cell: 3702-7024
Ext:6980
Email: amadip@un.org

SSgt PABRUA, Bernard


MPIO Clerk
Country: Philippines
Ext: 6121
Email: mpio-clerck@un.org

Mrs. SERAPHIN, Medgy Michaelle


MPIO Assistant
Country: Haiti
Ext: 6122
Email:seraphin@un.org
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