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Examines how the United States forces who arrived in Haiti in 1994 will hand over control of the rescue mission to the United Nations in March 1995. Experiences of Sgt. 1st Class Eric Main, Col. Mark Boyatt, Capt. Jonathan Carroll and others; Deplorable conditions in Haiti; Safety and security which the US military gave to the Haitian people.

The article reports on Canadian foreign aid to Haiti. The author examines a number of issues including the roles played by the Canadian members of the United Nations peacekeeping in instituting prison reform, public order and law enforcement. Economic conditions on the island are measured and the efficacy of Canadian foreign aid assessed.

Reports on the speech made by President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on October 4, 1994. In exile since Sepember 1991, he will soon return to Haiti. The multinational force to be formed to facilitate matters; Sanctions to be lifted; Humanitarian concerns.

Looks at the financial and personnel support that Canada has given to the United Nations to ensure an extension of military presence in Haiti. Canada picking up the slack for American support which ceased on February 29, 1996; Political aspects of aid given by both Canada and the United States; Potential threats to Canadian troops.

Discusses the impact of tropical storm Jeanne on Haiti, which left 1,500 dead and 300,000 homeless. Problems regarding hunger; Aid to flood victims; Protection of food convoys by United Nations troops; U.S. promise of diaster aid after being criticized for its initial pledge of $60,000.

Reports on the transfer of command in Haiti from the Multinational Force to the United Nations (UN) Mission in Haiti. Features of the special ceremonies marking the transfer; Background on the involvement by the United Nations in Haiti; Features of the UN Security Council's resolution authorizing the transfer.

Reports on conditions in Haiti as the United Nations removes the last of its peacekeeping forces from the country. Benefits of the peacekeeping mission; The lack of government presence in Haiti's countryside and reliance on UN soldiers; Forecasts concerning a slide back into corruption, violence, and anarchy; Comments from Jean-Bertrand Aristide on the need for Haitian independence; Drugs and other problems; Status of the police force; Canada's Brig.-Gen. Robin Gagnon.

Reports that in the wake of the collapse of the United Nations brokered accord that was to have returned exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power, many Haitians are looking for scapegoats. Most are laying the blame at the feet of the UN and the United States, Canada, France and Venezuela. Cowardly behavior of US navy transport ship Harlan County; Mounting incidents of intimidation; Worsening situation; Details. INSET: A shadowy Canadian connection (Lynn Garrison), by B.C..

Comments on the United Nations' peacekeeping mission to Haiti and the possibility that it may fail. President Bill Clinton's plans to return ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power by October 30, 1993; Increase in violence; Slow-down in efforts to separate Haiti's police from its military and to get chiefs to quit; Number of UN peacekeepers that are likely to safeguard Aristide's return.

Analyzes how much has really changed in Haiti as United States troops withdraw and hand control over to the United Nations. Economic conditions; Security; The murder of Mireille Durocher Bertin, an opponent of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Brief remarks from President Bill Clinton's speech at Haiti's National Palace in April 1995.

Reports that Haitian President Rene Preval has said he does not want United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in Haiti beyond their scheduled departure date of November 30, 1997. Presence of the troops since March 1995; Forces that are encouraging their departure.

Reports on the possible decision by the United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to extend a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti beyond the November 30, 1996 mandate. The problem of violence by armed gangs; Haiti's shaky road to democracy.

Presents the remarks made by the President of the United States and the President of Haiti at an arrival ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 31, 1995. Celebration of the restoration of democracy in Haiti; Praise for American troops serving in the Multinational Force; The importance of free elections in June and December 1995; Economic progress in Haiti.

Features the remarks made by the US President, the Haitian President and the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) at the UN Transition Ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 31, 1995. Celebration of the restoration of freedom and democracy to Haiti; Praise for the Multinational Force in Haiti for ensuring a peaceful transition from the military regime to President Aristide; The end of the UN mission in Haiti.

Presents the statement made by the US Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) before the UN Security Council in New York City on January 30, 1995. The text of Resolution 975 of the UN Security Council; The transfer of responsibility from the Multinational Force to a UN force in Haiti by the end of March 1995; The end of the Multinational Force's mission to restore democracy in Haiti; Brief history of the events leading up to multinational forces in Haiti.

Looks at the action of the United Nations (UN) regarding the situation in Haiti. Actions by the UN Security Council on November 15, 1993; Plans for a possible deployment of a UN Mission in Haiti (UNMIH); Affirmation of support for Haiti's constitutional president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Speech by Aristide; Other efforts.

Profiles Canadian Neil Pouliot, who will probably serve as chief commissioner of the United Nations' multinational police force in Haiti. His 32-year RCMP career; His family; His impressive track record; Dangers and problems he will encounter on the violence-scarred island. INSET: Peacekeeping strains (between Canadian parties), by T.W.-S..

Reports on Haiti as the date approaches for United Nations peacekeeping forces to leave in late 1997. Woeful economic and political conditions; The role of restored President Jean-Bertrand Aristide; How political paralysis has prevented the arrival of millions of dollars of foreign aid; The stake that the United States has in the success of Haiti; The plans of the US to keep its military engineers in Haiti after the peacekeeping troops leave.

Reports on updates regarding the United Nations peacekeeping operations in Haiti, spearheaded by the United States troops. Core of the U.S. force in Haiti; Changes in troop organization; Primary mission of the squadron; Training program; Concerns about the operations.

Reports on the return of 30 Australian police officers who took part in the United Nations-endorsed multinational forces in Haiti. Role of the forces in the restoration of order and democracy; Duties of the Australian police in Jeremie; Alan Bird as commander of the Australian police force.

O artigo trata da passagem da Missão das Nações Unidas para a Estabilização do Haiti que, a partiir de janeiro de 2007, sob o comando do General-de-Brigada Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, do Exército Brasileiro, mudou radicalmente a operação das Forças da Paz naquele país. As tropas da ONU, sob seu comando, tomaram a Casa Azul, um prédio que era utilizado como forte pelos criminosos haitianos que aterrorizavam a população da Cité Soleil, um dos bairros mais perigosos de Port au Prince,a capital do país A partir do sucesso dessa operação, o processo de pacificação na cidade foi retomado. Porém, a Casa Azul retornou às manchetes em função do terremoto que devastou o país em 2010. O prédio não resistiu ao abalo e desabou, matando 10 militares brasileiros.

The article reports that Hurricane Jeanne, hit Haiti and killed at least 1,500 and left 300,000 homeless. Flood victims received free bags of water and in some areas, the United Nations troops had to fire smoke grenades to protect food convoys that had come under attack. The U.S. which has initially offered $60,000 as disaster aid increased it to $2 million after being criticized for its low commitment.

Discusses the impact of tropical storm Jeanne on Haiti, which left 1,500 dead and 300,000 homeless. Problems regarding hunger; Aid to flood victims; Protection of food convoys by United Nations troops; U.S. promise of diaster aid after being criticized for its initial pledge of $60,000.

Presents the text of the United Nations (UN) Security Council's Resolution 948 on Haiti, adopted on October 15, 1994. Recollection of provisions of previous UN resolutions on Haiti; Welcoming of the return to Haiti of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Support for efforts to rebuild democracy in Haiti; Recognition of the efforts of the Multinational Force in Haiti (MNF) and hopes for the completion of its mission.

Reports on the United Nations' decision to keep its peace-keeping troops in Haiti after a series of assassinations there over summer 1996. Details from the leftist newsletter `Latinamerica Press'; Belief that police and former soldiers are responsible for attacks on Parliament, the presidential palace and police headquarters in Port-au-Prince.

Reports on President Bill Clinton's decision to hand over control of its Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti to the United Nations. Threat to stability of Haitian society; Increase in crime and political violence; Assassination of President Jean Bertrand-Aristide opponent Mireille Durocher Bertin; Plan to hold parliamentary elections on June 4, 1995.

Reports on the United States' indecision over whether to invade Haiti or not. Questions on the classification of Haitian boat people; Political priorities of the Clinton administration; Impact on funding of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces.

Reports on the status of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping troops in Haiti. The various extensions that have been made to the UN mandate that keeps them in the country; The lack of progress in training the Haitian forces to take control of law enforcement.

Indicates that the United Nations Security Council has agreed to keep a Canadian-led peacekeeping force in Haiti for another five months in 1996. By how much troops will be reduced; Agreements about payment for troops in Haiti.

Looks at difficulties in transferring command of the United Nations (UN) mission in Haiti from the United States to Canada. Disagreement by China in the UN Security Council regarding the size and length of the mission; How Canada broke the deadlock by paying for its own UN peacekeeping force.

Ponders whether Canada should take command of a United Nations (UN) force in Haiti. Haitian President-elect Rene Preval's request to the UN, that it extend its presence in Haiti by at least six months, with Canada taking the leadership; Canada's long history of ties with Haiti; Expectation that Ottawa will give its assent to the mission.

Pictures Canadian soldiers arriving in Haiti, part of a 6,000-member United Nations force from 18 countries that officially took over from United States troops on March 31, 1995. Brief mention of assurances given to Haitians by President Bill Clinton.

Reports that in April, 1995, a United Nations peacekeeping contingent will take over from the United States-led multinational force that established order in Haiti in September 1994. Challenges facing the force; How President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has eradicated the old vestiges of repression in Haiti; Reduction in human-rights violations.

States that the United Nations Security Council ordered the dispatch of nearly 7,000 peacekeepers to Haiti by March 31, 1995, replacing the United States-led mission that restored President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power in 1994.

Discusses various aspects of United Nations' (UN) involvement in Haiti. Choice of being drawn more deeply into Haiti's violent politics or to withdraw; Jean-Bertrand Aristide; General Raoul Cedras, Haiti's military ruler; President Bill Clinton's suggestion of a freeze on the assets of wealthy Haitians; Likelihood that sanctions would work; Need for a cost-benefit analysis; Details.

Looks at the successors to Haiti's feared tontons macoutes (the secret police of the Duvaliers), the well-armed plain-clothed attaches, whose most prominent victim so far is Guy Malary, the justice minister of the government meant to be running the country. Dante Caputo's attempts to rescue the July 3, 1993 plan that the Haitian military regime agreed to and then reneged on; Failure to land a small UN force ended in disaster; Coup leaders Raoul Cedras and Michel Francois; Details.

Reports on the scheduled departure of the United Nations peacekeeping force from Haiti. Struggle of the government for stability; Determination of the success of the mission.

Reports on the plan by the United States to turn over peacekeeping operations in Haiti to the United Nations in March 1995. Remarks by spokesman Ken Bacon; Expected actions by UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

Reports that human rights activists are urging the United Nations peacekeeping force to use its last months to build up Haitian institutions so that they can continue judicial, human rights and developmental work.

Reports on the United Nations Security Council's agreement to extend the presence of UN soldiers in Haiti. Approval of a reduced force to train Haiti's police.

Reports that Haitian president Rene Preval has written to United Nations Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali asking the council to allow peace keepers to stay for another six months in Haiti.

Reports on Haiti President-elect Rene Preval's request for the United Nations (UN) troops to remain in the country for an extended period. UN's rejection of Preval's appeal; Deportation of top paramilitary leader Emmanuel Constant back to Haiti.

Focuses on the cooperation between National Guard aviators and United States forces assigned to the United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH). National Guard soldiers' job; Selection of soldiers; Comments from Army National Guard Director Major General Williams Navas Junior.

Reports that United States troops are scheduled to remain in Haiti as part of a 6,000-member United Nations force. Roles of American special operations troops in Haiti; Elimination of the politically triggered violence in Haiti.