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HAITI 2007-2009

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FORCE COMMANDER’S GUIDANCEto 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 delighted to work with a high quality group of professional military personnel like yourselves on this my second tour of duty in Haiti, this 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.

I hope you are aware that your contributions are the foundation enabling other organizations to perform their mission aimed at the development of democratic institutions, consolidation of

State authority, rule of 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

MAJ GEN. FLORIANO PEIXOTO VIEIRA NETOMINUSTAH’S Force Commander

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2007 From Cite Soleil to the borders of Haiti052008Peacekeepers lead response to disasters in Haiti102009 Challenges for all Senatorial elections18CIMIC activities Not only soldiers24Medical assistance 30EngineeringContribution to Haitian people32

Border Management34Operational Activities35

Editorial04

VIP and Journalist Visits37Medal Parades38Other components/agencies

40Military Strenght and Commanders44

Criminal Statistics36

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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.

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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Capt Pete Amadi Deputy Chief MPIO

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2007

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holding of presidential, parliamen-tary and local elections in 2006, the security situation remained highly volatile. Organized crime cartels and gangs criminal activi-ties were still a high concern, most notably in the poorest sectionsof the capital, Port-au-Prince. Lack of state authority over the city’s largest shantytown areas, Cité Soleil and Martissant, in particular, undermined Haitian economic life due to their proximity to the port, airport and industrial zones. These, essentially ”no-go”, areas presented a major challenge to stability and allowed the gangs and their leaders,who lived there, to operate with impunity. All negotiations with the Government over giving up their weapons voluntarily were rejected by the gangs’ powerful leaders.

In July 2006, dialogue with mem-

FROM CITÉ SOLEIL TO THE BORDERS OF HAITI

The year 2007 saw some important achievements in the stabilization of Haiti. Thanks to the comprehensive and targeted military operations con-ducted by the United Nations Stabili-zation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in early 2007, the security situation of the country improved signifi cantly.For example, gangs in the urban areas were severely reduced to improve the overall security posture and enhance the Mission’s abilityto take on additional tasks. The collaborative efforts and joint assessments between the HaitianGovernment and the United Nationswere necessary to consolidate progress and create sustainable stability within Haiti.

While a certain degree of political stability was achieved through the

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.

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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 2006following a dramatic increase in kid-nappings, the Haitian Government requested MINUSTAH to go into Cité Soleil and Martissant. A series of intensive and intelligence-drivensecurity 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 securityoperations 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 fi re from the heavily armed gangs.

On 24 January 2007, in a major move forward, peacekeepers took con-trol of the so-called “Blue House”, a battered, four-storey building that provided gang members with a headquarters from which they fi red at UN troops. The building was also used as a base for extortion of money from local businesses and vehicles travelling along National Highway One. In one week, peace-keepers took control of the area; they conducted cordon and search missions looking for weapons and criminals. They found stockpiles of rifl es, drugs, false identity cards and

thousands of rounds of ammunition. The cordon and search missions were highly successful in dismantling the main gangs. The joint operations throughout the country led to the arrest of some 850 suspected gang members by the end of July. Among them were the gang leader known as Evens, wanted for multiple counts of kidnappings and murders. In retaliation, members of armed groupslaunched sustained counter-attacks, injuring six peacekeepers. However, armed resistance decreased marke-dly after two main gang leaders fl ed the area. As a result, the operations paved the way for the HNP, with the support of MINUSTAH, to return to

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those areas and in Cité Soleil to be-gin joint patrols in March.

In other troubled Port-au-Prince neighborhoods such as Martissant, peacekeepers carried out joint patrols with UNPOL and Haitian National Police to combat gang activities, violence and crimes. On 22 January, an office was established co-locating MINUSTAH military, police and civilian compo-nents with the HNP. The joint law enforcement collaboration was

For example, a signifi cant decrease in kidnappings was a major achieve-ment and contributed signifi cantly 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.

greatly appreciated by the popula-tion and led to a sharp decrease in the level of violence.

The tactical, missions conducted un-der the Brazilian Force Commander and jointly between UNPOL and the HNP with the full support of the Haitian government led to the res-toration of state authority to Haiti’s biggest shantytowns. The establish-ment of check points and regular joint patrols by MINUSTAH and the HNP 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.

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As a result, during two months of intensifi ed 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 Hispaniolawith torrential rain and high winds in Haiti causing severe fl ooding 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 infl atable boats and some-times on their backs. In addition, they provided food, water and medical,assistance to those in needs. During and after Tropical Storm Noel, peacekeeping troops rescuedand evacuated more than 8,000 people and transported almost 18,000 to safe heavens throughout Haiti. The blue helmets provided them 36,000 meals and 75,400 liters of the water. In addition, 1,200 people received medical care.

In October 2007, the United Nations extended the mandate of MINUSTAHfor 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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TROPICAL STORM NOEL (NOV 07)Number of vehicles used 110Number of troops employed 809Number of evacuated/ transported people 8,246Number of patients treated 1,200Water distributed 75,400 litersFood distributed from the unit 9,150 kg

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After a sharp decline in 2007, kidnappings increased during the fi rst 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.

20082008 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 fi ght against the gangs of Cite de Soleil and Martissant opened the doors for legitimate local governments as well as a more stable security environment.

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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 fi xed checkpoints, more asser-tive patrols, targeted operations and a greater presence of foot patrols.

PEACEKEEPERS LEAD RESPONSE TO DISASTERS IN HAITI

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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-nifi cant 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 fi re 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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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. Routineair 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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During the hurricane season, the country was ravaged by strong winds, heavy rains, and fl ooding. 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 fl ood-ed and the population in dire state. Gonaives became a muddy lake that trapped more then 250,000 people. Almost one third of local residents lost everything. Other areas suf-fered greatly as well. Across Haiti, 800,000 people were in urgent need of humanitarian aide; almost half were children.

The hurricanes brought heavy casualties to Haiti during those two months, leaving around 1,000 people dead and 500 injured,

damaging more than 100,000 homes and destroying another 22,000 homes. It is hard to realize the destruction and desperation that was setting in as the Haitian people spent days in the fl oodwaters and mud. Most roads were impassi-ble, with bridges torn away by the overfl owing rivers and gaping holes preventing aid from moving by land. Meanwhile, MINUSTAH established an air bridge between the capital of Port-au-Prince and Gonaives, to reach the people in need.

HURRICANES/TROPICAL STORMS 2008 (FAY, GUSTAV, HANNA & IKE)

Number of vehicles used 246Number of troops employed 1,394Places 26Number of evacuated/ transported people 9,102Number of medical attendances 381Water distributed 166,500 litresFood distributed from the units 25,800 kgFood distributed in coordination with Agencies/ NGO/ Countries 113,500 kg

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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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On 7 November the “Promesse Evangelique”, a private school build-ing in Petion-Ville collapsed on more than 300 children, teachers and other school staff. MINUSTAH reacted immediately supporting the Civil Protection Department of Haiti with all the manpower and equipmentavailable for the rescue operation. 215 MINUSTAH military, 145 FPU and 85 UNPOL were mobilized for the operation.

MINUSTAH provided support in removing the rubble and assisted the HNP in maintaining security as a large crowd of onlookers gathered. Medical assistance and water from several MINUSTAH battal-ions were provided to the area. MINUSTAH also deployed lights and generators to the scene, as the rescue operations extended into the night.

At last count, 93 were dead, 158 in-jured and 62 people unaccounted for.

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On 8th December 2008, MINUSTAH launched a multidimensional operation called “Bouclier Bleu” in support of End of Year security plan.

Operation Bouclier Bleu was very successful in part as a result of 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 signifi cantly 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 fi rst 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 refl ecting number of kidnappings from 2005 to 2007 confi rm the viability of Operation Bouclier Bleu and other measu-res that were put in place to counter these criminal activities.

Kidnappings

2008

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2006

2005

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MILITARY CASUALTIES2007 2008

Dead 5 2Injured (on duty only) 3 15

Since the beginning of the mission 23 soldiers died, 129 were injured and 44 wounded

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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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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 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.

SENATORIAL ELECTIONS

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2009

The support to the fi rst round of elections can defi nitely be classifi ed as a large scale operation that lasted over fi ve 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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FIRST ROUND OFTHE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS09NSNS

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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 coordination with MINUSTAH and the HNP put in place comprehensive security measures to prevent any violent activities that would poten-tially disrupt the election.

According to the head of MINUS-TAH’s electoral section, MINUSTAH’sforces and HNP were fully deployed 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 fi rst 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.

SECOND ROUND OFTHE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS

This second round of Senatorial Elections featured 1,370 voting centers and 9,267 voting booths. A total 4,569 blue helmets from 14 contingents were deployed in direct support of the election.

Part of MINUSTAH’s logistic support for the election included, 474 vehicles, 16 boats, 4 ZODIACs and 249 animals (including donkeys used by contingents to reach VC located in areas that were inacces-sible by vehicle.)

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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 signifi cant 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 fi nal 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 fi nal 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 NETOForce CommanderMINUSTAH

THANK YOU NOTE

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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 and even classes to local schools and aid with nutrition. When faced with someone in need, they try to help whenever they can. Contingents have set up community days to distribute food and water to schools and community centers. But nothing is quite as popular as water distribution. With many communities lacking clean drinking water, the establishment of weekly water distribution points has become a life saver for entire communities.

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Military forces provided logistic support to Haiti’s largest vaccination campaign launched in November 2007.

In August 2008, MINUSTAH military forces launched the campaign “Back to School Solidarity” benefi tting over 15,000 students from kindergarten, primary and secondary schools.

All MINUSTAH peacekeeping troops have forged cooperative bonds with the local Haitian population.

NOT ONLY SOLDIERS...

CIMIC

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SCHOOL MATERIAL2007 2008

School Material Packages distributed 4,000 40,005

Number of Children who benefi tted 2,903 15,691

SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

CIMIC

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ORPHANAGE SUPPORT DATA2007 2008 Jan-Jun

2009Number of Orphanages supported 50 121 179

Children benefi tted 7,729 14,006 19,396

Water distributed in Litres 3,078,510 3,205,800 306,820

Food distributed in Kilograms 7,659 172,472 98,394

ORPHANAGE SUPPORT

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CIMIC Activities2007 2008 Jan-Jun

2009Water Distribution (Litres) 2,012,704 1,853,192 1,211,279

Water Distribution (benefi tted population)

48,992 126,058 54,150

Meal distribution (cooked) (Kg) 391,333 5,354,834 15,996

Food Distribution (non prepared) (Kg) 56,534 422,510 279,397

Quick Impact Projects2007 2008 Jan-Jun

2009Number of QIPs 36 18 3

QIPs Funded by Reconciliation Fund (Norway)

8 18 -

QIPs (from Civilians/MINUSTAH, ARGBAT & SRIBAT)

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FOOD AND WATER DISTRIBUTION

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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009

Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) 71 79 41Medical Consultations/Emergency Support 4,804 15,793 3,074Number of Birth (Helped by Military Doctor) 5 4 3

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009

Post-traffi c accident support 60 64 23

ARGENTINIAN HOSPITALMEDICAL CONSULTATIONS 2007 2008 Jan-Jun 2009Civilian non-UN (NGOs, Agencies etc…) 152 194 n/aLocal population (Without linkage with UN system) 334 275 n/aTotal 10,126 9,660

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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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 fi elds, carry out topographic surveys, dredge canals and dig wells for drinking water as a way to make a lasting impact.

ENGINEERING CONTRIBUTION TO HAITIAN PEOPLE

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ENGINEERING WORKS2007 2008

Water wells (Number) 8 9Asphalt (Cubic meters) 4,750 3,454Road repair (Meters) without asphalt 8,900 8,800Water Supply to Units/ UN facilities (Litres) 2,145,900 2,557,068

Technical Reconnaissances 163 163Topographic assessments 94 95Other Works 97 77

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BORDER MANAGEMENT

MARITIME PATROLS & AIR OPERATIONS2007 2008

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

LAND BORDER DEPLOYMENTS2007 2008 Date started

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

MARITIME DEPLOYMENT ( PATROLS)2009 Number of

boats 2009 Number of boats

Port Salut 217 4 Gonaives 179 3Fort Liberté 410 4 Lake Azuei 89 2PAP (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 PATROLS2007 2008

Mechanized patrols 30,138 62,948Foot patrols 12,753 40,018Check Points & Strong points 7,731 18,980Escort of Convoys 168 248

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Criminal Category 2008Kidnapping 263Murder 426Lynching 70Rape 284Assaults 723Domestic Violence 31Robbery 231Theft 819Total Cases 2,847

Criminal Category 2007Kidnapping 237Murder 490Lynching NARape 149Assaults 243Domestic Violence 37Robbery 98Theft 62Total Cases 1,316

CRIMINAL STATISTICS

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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.

VIP AND JOURNALIST VISITS

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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 sacrifi ces 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.

MEDAL PARADES

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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 fulfi ll the UN mandate.

Some of the notable activities include joint patrols (mounted and on foot), maritime patrols, as well as searches and checkpoint operations.

OTHER COMPONENTS/AGENCIES

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The spirit of camaraderie continuesto 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.

UN INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING DAY

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MILITARY STRENGTHMINUSTAH’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 fulfi lling the United Nations mandate in Haiti”.List of outgoing staff officers

COL Martin GIRARD CanadaLT COL Prachanda CHAND NepalMAJ Madhab Sunder KHADKA NepalMAJ Narayan SILWAL NepalMAJ Madan BANJARA NepalMAJ Bikram Bahadur SHRESTHA NepalMAJ Steve MANSER CanadaMAJ Hemantha EKANAYAKE Sri LankaLCDR Mauricio ADRIAN PeruLCDR Carlos Eduardo PALHARES BrazilMAJ Freddie DE LA CRUZ PhilippinesMAJ Rodrigo Gabriel GALLO ChileCDR Marcos Dos Santos SOARES BrazilMAJ Todd Anthony BALSIMO USACDR Andrew Scott MCKINLEY USALT COL Damir MILINOVIC CroatiaCDR Reinaldo MEDEIROS BrazilLT COL Gustavo Rodriguez MORALES UruguayMAJ Luis Fernando FILARDI UruguayLT COL Helio DE ABREU BrazilLT COL Kent WEBBER USA

List of incoming staff officers

COL Bernard Gaetan OUELLETTE CanadaLTC Guillermo PAIVA ChileCDR Silvio SANTAFE BrazilLTC Ravindra HANDUNPATHIRANA Sri LankaMAJ Ailton MATOS BrazilLT Fernando BRITO BrazilLT COL Richard LAMADRID UruguayLT COL Jose ALVAREZ UruguayMAJ Ariel REYES PhilippineLT COL Fernando Cesar PEREIRA BrazilCDR Mark Dwain COX USALT COL Anthony Wayne JOHNSON USA LT COL Cheryl Lynn LANKE USALT COL Gilmar J. NASCIMENTO BrazilCDR Alexandre Teixeira PERES BrazilMAJ Sudeep PANTA NepalMAJ Dinesh RAJAURE NepalMAJ Radha THAPA NepalMAJ Santosh THAPA NepalMAJ Bishnu BASNET NepalMAJ Amrit Ghotane GURUNG Nepal

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SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL HÉDI ANNABI (TUNISIE)

Mr. Annabi joined the United Nations 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 servedas 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 COMMANDERMAJOR-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 fi rst 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 supportin 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 COMMANDERMAJOR-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 15th 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 fi rst 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 28th 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 signifi cant 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, FernandoChief of Military Public Information Office ( MPIO)Country: BrazilCell: 3702-6650Ext:6046Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mrs. SERAPHIN, Medgy MichaelleMPIO AssistantCountry: HaitiExt: 6122Email:[email protected]

SSgt PABRUA, BernardMPIO ClerkCountry: PhilippinesExt: 6121Email: [email protected]

Capt. AMADI , PeteDeputy of Military Public Information Office (DMPIO)Country: United StatesCell: 3702-7024Ext:6980Email: [email protected]

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