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UN Security Council approves larger international force to combat gangs in Haiti

UN Security Council approves larger international force to combat gangs in Haiti

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.

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