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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) urged the international community this Thursday to adopt “effective measures” to reinforce security after the escalation of violence and insecurity that Haiti is going through and called to celebrate extraordinary elections in that country.

“Once again, the IACHR strongly urges the international community to seek and/or promote comprehensive and lasting solutions to the crisis through a process of peaceful and inclusive dialogue, free and fair elections, and the strengthening of security mechanisms.” ", reported the IACHR through a statement published this Thursday on its website.

  • Amid escalating violence, only one public hospital remains in operation in Haiti's capital

The international organization urged the countries of the Caribbean region and Latin America to activate a multinational support mission “to guarantee the de-escalation of violence and maintain the rule of law.”

Haiti is under a security crisis because organized crime groups maintain control of areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some areas of the island's interior.

Over the weekend, the escape of at least 3,500 prisoners, the burning of police stations and the cancellation of commercial flights to and from this country were reported.

  • Dominican Republic reinforces border security, while flights to and from Haiti remain canceled

The Dominican Republic maintains strict security measures along the border area, as reported this Wednesday by the Minister of Defense, Carlos Díaz Morfa, in a tour he took through some points of the dividing line due to the escalation of violence in Haiti.

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Meanwhile, the United Nations called on the international community on Tuesday to contribute to the financing of the multinational mission.

Stephan Dujarric, spokesman for the United Nations General Secretariat, said that the international organization invites the Haitian government and businessmen and political actors to put aside differences and move towards the restoration of democratic institutions.

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