Summary
The U.N. Security Council has agreed to create a larger international force to fight gangs in Haiti. This new force aims to replace a current smaller mission and help restore peace in the country, where gangs have become more powerful since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Key Facts
- The U.N. Security Council approved a new international force for Haiti to combat gang violence.
- This new force will replace a smaller, understaffed mission led by Kenyan police.
- Gangs control 90% of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and have expanded their activities.
- The new force will have 5,550 personnel and a 12-month mandate.
- The United States says it is confident about troop availability, but funding and deployment details are still unclear.
- A U.N. Support Office will assist with mission funding, depending on voluntary contributions for personnel salaries.
- Haiti has not had a president since President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021.
- Many Haitians hope the new force will effectively reduce gang violence so they can return to their homes.