UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
Summary
The United Nations Security Council has extended the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mandate in Haiti until March 31, 2027. The GSF is an international security team working to reduce gang violence amid ongoing challenges in Haiti.Key Facts
- The UN Security Council voted to keep the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six more years.
- The GSF can work with Haitian military forces or act on its own to fight gangs.
- About 1,500 GSF troops are in Haiti now, with 4,000 more expected soon.
- China, Russia, and Pakistan did not vote for the extension, doubting the plan’s success.
- Gang violence in Haiti remains very high, with many areas controlled by gangs.
- Haiti has not held national elections for almost 10 years, partly due to security problems.
- Over 1.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes because of gang violence.
- Recent attacks by gangs have caused more deaths and destruction in Haiti.
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