United Nations Security Council Resolution 1542, adopted unanimously on 30 April 2004, after receiving a report by Secretary-General

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, the council deplored all violations of human rights in Haiti and urged the Government of Haiti to promote and protect human rights with a State based on the

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and independent

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. The council also reiterated its call for long-term international assistance to Haiti, welcoming action and support from the

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(OAS), the

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(CARICOM), and financial institutions. Noting the situation in Haiti, the resolution established the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and called for Resolution 1529 (2004) for an initial period of six months to be renewed for further periods. In accordance with the Secretary-General's report, the council decided MINUSTAH would consist of a civilian and a military component which would cooperate with the OAS, CARICOM, and other organisations. The resolution sets out the mandate of MINUSTAH in areas that include providing a secure and stable environment, promoting human rights, and supporting the political process in Haiti. The Force consists of troops from up to 17 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Jordan, France, South Korea, and the United States, and police from 41 countries, including Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Russia, and Spain. Resolution 1542 was commended as improving previous policing mandates due to its clarity and integration of policing into a broad rule of law framework.

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Text of the Resolution at undocs.orgMINUSTAH website
{{UNSCR 2004 1542 2004 in Haiti 1542 April 2004

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