Editing Operation Uphold Democracy (section)

==== UNSC authorizes military intervention ====
The UNSC established an ultimatum for the military government on 5 May 1994, demanding Cedras to leave Haiti within fifteen days or that he may be removed by force.<ref name=":0" /> By July 1994, the United States becomes overwhelmed with Haitian boat people once again and begins to detain more Haitian refugees at [[Guantanamo Bay detention camp]].<ref name=":0" /> The same month, the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]], called for increased participation from Caribbean nations; Lieutenant Colonel Chris Olson was tasked to "get as many flags as possible" and contacted embassies of [[Caribbean Community]] (CARICOM) nations to request participation.<ref name=":0" /> At a meeting in [[Port Royal, Jamaica]] on 22 July 1994, the CARICOM nations of [[Antigua and Barbuda]], [[Bahamas]], [[Barbados]], [[Belize]], [[Guyana]], [[Jamaica]] and [[Trinidad and Tobago]] each agreed to send a [[platoon]] of troops.<ref name=":0" /> Armed intervention was authorized by the 31 July 1994 [[United Nations Security Council Resolution 940]], which granted the "application of all necessary means to restore democracy in Haiti."<ref name=":0" />