UN Special Envoy to Haiti Bill Clinton 9 Sept called on donors to fulfil pledges, said only US$21m of total $760m pledged at April donors conference disbursed. Quorum ensured in Senate after 11 new senators sworn in 4 Sept.

Protestors clashed with UN peacekeepers in eastern town Lascahobas 6 Aug; UN denied local media reports that 2 protesters killed. Parliament 4 Aug voted to more than double minimum wage; preceded by days of violent Port-au-Prince demonstrations demanding tripling of minimum wage.

World Bank, IMF 30 June cancelled US$1.2b of Haiti’s debt; followed earlier cancellation by Inter-American Development Bank. Opposition OPL party late month claimed fraud in official results from June Senate elections, urged its deputies, senators to boycott all govt proceedings.

President Preval’s Lespwa party won 5 of 11 seats in 21 June Senate run-off elections; preceded by occasional violence, at least 2 killed; turnout very low. 1 civilian killed 18 June as demonstrators clashed with MINUSTAH peacekeepers after funeral of ex-President Aristide ally in Port-au-Prince; UN denied reports peacekeepers shot at demonstrators.

Senate run-off elections postponed to 21 June due to preparation delays. 4 opposition senators early month said will seek to block victors in run-off, alleged fraud in Apr first-round elections. Floods killed dozens during month, country on alert as more storms anticipated. Bill Clinton 18 May named UN Special Envoy to Haiti

19 Apr senate elections marked by low estimated 11.3% turnout, occasional violence: poll suspended in Central dept after 1 poll supervisor shot. No 1st round election victory, 2nd round announced for 7 June; ruling Lespwa party qualified for participation in all 9 constituencies. Donors pledged US$324m in aid over next 2 years at 14 Apr conference, including US$41m budget support..

Party of ex-president Aristide, Lavalas, said will seek legal challenge to Provisional electoral council’s Feb rejection of all Lavalas candidacies for Apr senate election; UNSC Haiti delegation 14 March expressed support for Lavalas inclusion. UNSG Ban, Bill Clinton called on increased international aid for Haiti following early month visit. 5 March violent Cabaret municipality demonstrations over slow govt recovery efforts following 2008 hurricane destruction.

Provisional electoral council (CEP) early month rejected all candidacies of Fanmi Lavalas, party of ex-president Aristide, for Apr senate elections. CEP said for “legal reasons”; but raised concerns over fairness, inclusiveness of elections. Candidacy of ex-rebel leader Guy Philippe also rejected. IMF 13 Feb increased Haiti loan by US$36.6mn; Apr donors conference to be held in Washington.

Fears increased over food security as WFP warned its stocks could run out March without added US$100m donation; no decision on donors conference. Preparations remain slow ahead of Apr senate elections; ex-rebel leader Guy Philippe mid-month filed to stand as candidate.