But a series of epidemiological and genome studies have all but established Minustah's role as fact.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti

Minustah's agreement with the government states that bigger disputes should be handled by a special tribunal.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti

Even as Haitians have been outraged by Minustah's wrongdoing, they have become increasingly doubtful of the benefits it provides.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti

As a result, their lawyers are threatening to challenge Minustah's immunity in the Haitian courts if the UN does not address their claims.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti

Despite the presence of more than 7, 000 UN troops--known locally by their acronym MINUSTAH--a few hundred armed thugs continue to terrorize many poor neighborhoods.

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The Secretary-General was briefed by Edmond Mulet, who had been appointed on 13 January as Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

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Minustah's footprint in Haiti is getting somewhat lighter.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti

Only the UN can restore Minustah's legitimacy.

ECONOMIST: The UN in Haiti