Resolution on the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret

The European Parliament adopted by 550 votes to 3, with 54 abstentions, a resolution on the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret.

The text adopted in plenary was tabled by the EPP, S&D, ECR, Renew and Greens/EFA groups.

As a reminder, on 11 September 2025, in a brutal massacre in Labodrie, Cabaret, the criminal gang coalition Viv Ansanm killed over 40 people, including children, the elderly and even entire families. Since 2022, more than 16 000 people have been killed in gang-related violence.

Parliament condemned the Cabaret massacre and the rise in gang violence and called for justice system reform to end impunity and for international support to rebuild judicial capacity. It called on all Haitian stakeholders to engage in dialogue to break the political deadlock, agree on a transitional roadmap and prevent the financing of armed groups and trafficking of weapons.

The resolution urged the EU and its Member States to:

- support security, development and political transition in Haiti, and to meaningfully and urgently increase humanitarian aid;

- support enhancing the capacity of Haitian security forces and to ensure that the new Gang Suppression Force is properly staffed, funded and equipped to fulfil its mandate, with robust human rights and accountability safeguards;

- continue imposing targeted sanctions against gang leaders and sponsors and to halt illicit arms flows into Haiti;

Parliament called on Haiti’s neighbouring countries and the international community to strengthen border controls and effectively enforce arms embargoes.

Lastly, grave concern was expressed regarding the situation of Haitian asylum seekers.

Text adopted by Parliament, single reading