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  Haiti’s Roadmap: A Declaration of Intent, Not a Guarantee By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Francais suit) — September 10, 2025 On September 9, 2025, the Organization of American States (OAS) and a coalition of its member states issued a joint declaration urging coordinated United Nations action in support of Haiti’s so-called “OAS Roadmap.” The statement reads like a manifesto of hemispheric solidarity: a chorus of nations from Antigua and Barbuda to the United States promising to support Haiti in its “moment critical” [1][2]. Yet, beneath the diplomatic flourishes lies a stark reality: Haiti has been here before. Rhetoric and resolutions have historically outpaced operational capacity and political will, and there is little evidence that this latest declaration will break that pattern. The Roadmap, presented to the OAS Permanent Council on August 20, 2025, frames itself as “Haitian-led,” promising security, institutional reform, and democratic renewal [2]. But the ...

    The Kenyans are Landing: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) Introduction As Prime Minister Garry Conille is starting his third week in office, the arrival of the first wave of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, scheduled for June 25, brings hope and skepticism[1]. The mission, designed with U.S. support and authorized by the United Nations, aims to relieve a nation besieged by violence and political instability. However, with the Haitian gang leader Barbecue (Jimmy Cherizier) recently vowing to open dialogue with the Conille government to avoid death or justice, the complexities of this intervention have only increased[2]. This article examines the formidable challenges facing the MSS mission and its potential impact on Haiti’s security landscape. Operational Challenges 1.     Shifting Gang Alliances and United Front Haiti’s gang landscape is dominated by the “Viv Ansamm...

  Garry Conille Makes a Bold Move and Challenges Gangs By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) In a series of unprecedented events, Garry Conille, upon his arrival in Haiti, met with acting Prime Minister M. Boisvert and the Haitian National Police (PNH), before touring the gang-infested areas of Port-au-Prince in an armored vehicle. The latest developments in Haiti's political saga reveal a bold and symbolic turn with this recent action by Garry Conille. Even before being officially received by the Presidential Transition Council (CPT), Garry Conille made a significant impression by conducting a triumphant tour in an armored vehicle through the heart of Port-au-Prince [1]. This gesture, which can be seen both as an act of defiance against the gangs and a demonstration of strength, underscores the complexity and urgency of the security situation in Haiti. A Symbolic and Strategic Gesture Garry Conille's decision to travel through Port-au-Prince in an armored ve...