Dear Friends,
The situation in Haiti continues to worsen, and the country is now plunged into a multidimensional crisis: widespread armed violence, particularly in Port-au-Prince, the collapse of public institutions, extreme poverty, and growing insecurity have already forced more than a million people to flee their homes. This crisis now extends beyond Haiti’s borders, affecting the entire Caribbean region and threatening to have repercussions as far as Europe—especially through the trafficking of arms, drugs, and ammunition.
In the face of this reality, the international response remains largely insufficient, if not inadequate. The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) lacks both the resources and the strategic vision required to address the gravity of the situation. Meanwhile, repressive migration policies—both in the Dominican Republic and the United States—continue to worsen the suffering of the Haitian population, particularly women, children, and the most vulnerable.
The Europe-Haiti Coordination (CoEH) believes that the European Union cannot remain a mere bystander. It bears a historical, political, and moral responsibility toward the Haitian people. This responsibility stems not only from past injustices—such as the debt imposed by France after Haiti’s independence—but also from the urgent need to support today the initiatives led by Haitian civil society, in full respect of the country’s sovereignty.
We call on the European Union to act with consistency and courage:
• by firmly condemning human rights violations, especially the mass and brutal expulsions of Haitian migrants from the Dominican Republic;
• by actively supporting local dynamics of social transformation;
• by combating illicit arms flows and the financing of gangs;
• and by sanctioning those responsible for violence and corruption.
The Haitian people continue to resist with dignity and courage. They do not seek charity or interference, but rather the respect of their rights and concrete support for their struggle toward a better future.
To better understand the current situation, the role of Europe, and the actions we are undertaking, we invite you to visit our website. Together, let us amplify Haiti’s voice and commit to real change.
With our warmest regards,
Christophe Mohni
Coordination Europe-Haïti (CoEH)
