S/RES/2350 (2017)
United Nations
Security Council
Distr.: General
13 April 2017
Resolution 2350 (2017)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7924th meeting, on
13 April 2017
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its previous resolutions on Haiti, in particular its resolutions 2313
(2016), 2243 (2015), 2180 (2014), 2119 (2013), 2070 (2012), 2012 (2011), 1944
(2010), 1927 (2010), 1908 (2010), 1892 (2009), 1840 (2008), 1780 (2007), 1743
(2007), 1702 (2006), 1658 (2006), 1608 (2005), 1576 (2004), and 1542 (2004),
Recognizing the major milestone towards stabilization achieved with the
peaceful completion of the electoral process and return to constitutional order on
7 February 2017, and commending Haitian authorities, in particular the Haitian
Provisional Electoral Council and the Haitian National Police (HNP), for their
efforts towards ensuring elections were conducted in a credible and inclusive
manner and held in a largely peaceful environment,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence,
territorial integrity and unity of Haiti,
Commending the Special Representative of the Secretary-General’s efforts and
the role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to
support the political process in Haiti, the professionalization of the police and in the
maintenance of a secure and stable environment,
Expressing its deep appreciation and gratitude to the personnel of MINUSTAH
and to all Member States which have contributed to MINUSTAH and paying tribute
to those injured or killed in the line of duty; commending the successful work
achieved by MINUSTAH, including the wide range of reconstruction efforts
conducted after the 2010 earthquake,
Welcoming the ongoing strengthening, professionalization and reform of the
HNP, while noting the need for continued international support for the HNP so that
it can fulfil its constitutional mandate, including by expanding its geographical
reach and building its technical capacity, as well as its community -based
programmes, as appropriate; affirming the importance of the 2017-2021 Strategic
Development Plan of the HNP, developed on the basis of a joint HNP -United
Nations Police (UNPOL) capacity and needs assessment,
Emphasizing the importance of the continued support of the United Nations
and the international community for the long-term security and development of
Haiti, particularly in building the capacity of the Government of Haiti, consolidating
17-06078 (E)
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