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The UN imported cholera into Haiti during the earthquake response, which caused the deaths of 7,050 people. What should be done?
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April 1st, 2012
Speaking as someone who has in general supported the existence and mission of the UN, I found this story horrifying:
Short version: Nepalese peacekeepers imported cholera into Haiti, which caused a second disaster after the already terrible earthquake. The UN’s response has been characterized by denials (often dishonest) and lack of accountability, and a limp response by the international community.
On the one hand, at least initially, it looks like this was an honest mistake by a small part of the UN, and you could argue it shouldn’t speak to the overal validity of the peacekeeping mission. On the other hand, how on earth could the UN let this happen in the first place? To what extent should the UN be held accountable for the people who died? And how should the UN’s mission change in light of this?
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