Haitian Prime Minister Dr. Garry Conille, on July 3, 2024, during the United Nations Security Council meeting, said the following regarding the situation of violence in Haiti that has continued for more than three years: “12,000 armed individuals are holding a population of 12 million people hostage – At this decisive stage, no project, whether economic or political, can be addressed without addressing the issue of security.”
In a hostage situation, victims may have different attitudes and behaviors towards their captors:
– Submission by necessity: Hostages may adopt a submissive attitude in order to minimize the risk to their lives. This may include following orders and avoiding any action that could escalate the situation.
– Seeking survival strategies: Some hostages actively seek ways to negotiate or gain the trust of their captors to improve their chances of release. This may involve maintaining an open dialogue and seeking compromises.
– Passive or active resistance: In some cases, hostages may choose to actively or passively resist their captors. This can range from refusing to cooperate to escape attempts, depending on the circumstances and opportunities available.
The U.S. government has established several principles and guidelines for dealing with hostage situations. Here are some of the general principles:
– Non-negotiation with terrorists: One of the fundamental guidelines of the United States is not to give in to the demands of terrorists or hostage-takers. This is intended to discourage further hostage-taking and not to finance terrorism through ransom payments.
– Hostage Safety Priority: The U.S. government places a high priority on the safety and well-being of hostages. Operations are planned with the primary goal of protecting hostages and returning them safely.
– Coordination and communication: There is a strong emphasis on coordination between government agencies, local law enforcement, and international partners to effectively manage hostage crises. Communication with hostage families is also a priority to maintain transparency and provide support.
-Use of force as a last resort: While the priority is negotiation and peaceful resolution of hostage situations, U.S. forces are prepared to use military force as a last resort to save lives if necessary.
However, when it comes to the 12,000 Haitian hostage-takers counted and identified by Doctor Garry Conille, exercising all types of violence on 12 million victims in Haiti, surprisingly, the United States changes its principle: They want prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
Indeed, U.S. officials have urged Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the creation of an electoral council as the country struggles to rebuild its government amid rampant gang violence.
“This critical step will give the Haitian people the opportunity to democratically choose their leaders for the first time in years,” said Brian Nichols, U.S. assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs, speaking after a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille the day before.
Is it this same logic that pushed, despite the fact that Carrefour and Gressier were on fire and blood, the Kenyan police to want to secure… the American embassy?
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