CARICOM postpones Haiti visit, cites ongoing political consultations
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- The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has postponed a planned visit to Haiti, saying it will instead continue monitoring the country’s evolving political situation through ongoing virtual engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.
- In a brief statement, the EPG said it has remained in contact with representatives from Haiti’s government, political groups, and civil society as part of its continuing assessment of the crisis.
- While acknowledging the importance of conducting in-person meetings to refine its understanding of conditions on the ground, the group said it is also encouraging Haitian stakeholders to work through outstanding issues internally.
- The EPG added that a visit to Haiti will be scheduled “as soon as practicable,” at which point it intends to meet directly with political actors, civil society representatives, and government officials.
- The Eminent Persons Group was established by CARICOM to support dialogue and facilitate political engagement in member states facing instability, with Haiti currently at the centre of regional concern due to its ongoing governance and security challenges.
The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has postponed a planned visit to Haiti, saying it will instead continue monitoring the country’s evolving political situation through ongoing virtual engagement with a wide range of stakeholders.
In a brief statement, the EPG said it has remained in contact with representatives from Haiti’s government, political groups, and civil society as part of its continuing assessment of the crisis.
While acknowledging the importance of conducting in-person meetings to refine its understanding of conditions on the ground, the group said it is also encouraging Haitian stakeholders to work through outstanding issues internally.
The EPG added that a visit to Haiti will be scheduled “as soon as practicable,” at which point it intends to meet directly with political actors, civil society representatives, and government officials.
The Eminent Persons Group was established by CARICOM to support dialogue and facilitate political engagement in member states facing instability, with Haiti currently at the centre of regional concern due to its ongoing governance and security challenges.
The statement did not provide a new date for the postponed visit.
