Luis Abinader urged the UN to increase backing for the Haiti mission, noting that unrest on the shared island of Hispaniola is a threat.

The entities involved

• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31
• Dominican Republic →

  island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea

  • The Dominican Republic and Haiti share island and land borders, maintaining colonial rule and language ties.Mon 15:50
  • The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is monitoring seismic activity in the Dominican Republic.Mon 02:52
• Haiti →

  country in the Caribbean Sea

  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.Mon 13:11
  • Historical events from 2016 included the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement and an earthquake striking Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Mon 11:33

Related events

• The UN is addressing the severe gang violence and security crisis in Haiti, where the Haitian National Police is tasked with law enforcement.Jun 15
• The Dominican Republic is situated on the island of Hispaniola.Jun 28
• The UN has mandated a multinational force to assist the Haitian National Police in restoring security across the country.Aug 5
• The UN approved a new Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, with Guatemala, Chad, Jamaica, and El Salvador contributing troops.Jun 17
• Carlos Ruiz Massieu serves as UN Special Representative in Haiti, which is currently facing a severe security crisis in Port-au-Prince.Jul 1