New framework
The Australian Government has established a new sanctions framework in relation to Haiti.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has imposed sanctions in relation to Haiti. The sanctions were initially imposed in 2022 in the context of high levels of gang violence and other criminal activities undermining the peace, stability and security of Haiti and its region.
Australia implements the UNSC sanctions concerning Haiti by incorporating them into Australian law.
The new regulations - the Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions - Haiti) Regulations 2025 - include the following measures:
- restrictions on supplying arms or related material, and related services
- restrictions on providing assets to designated persons or entities
- restrictions on dealing with the assets of designated persons or entities
- travel bans on designated persons
New listings
9 persons and 2 entities have been added to DFAT's Consolidated List.
Listed Persons
- Jimmy CHERIZIER
- Johnson ANDRE
- Renel DESTINA
- Joseph WILSON
- Vitelhomme INNOCENT
- Prophane VICTOR
- Luckson ELAN
- Dimitri HERARD
- Kempes SANON
Listed Entities
- Gran Grif
- Viv Snsanm
Aliases for the abovementioned persons and entities are included in DFAT's Consolidated List.
Effects of designations and declarations
The effect of a designation under the Regulations is as follows:
- any person holding a 'controlled asset' (including an asset that is owned or controlled by a designated person or entity) commits an offence if they, without the authorisation of the Minister, use or deal with that asset, or allow it to be used or dealt with, or facilitate the use of or dealing with the asset; and
- any person who, directly or indirectly, makes an asset available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person or entity, without the authorisation of the Minister, commits an offence.
A designated person is prevented from travelling to, entering, or remaining in Australia.
