UN Security Council extends Haiti anti-gang force by 6 months
Haiti has been overwhelmed by deadly gang violence in recent years, with swaths of the Caribbean country controlled by heavily armed groups.
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti by six months, until March 31, 2027. The GSF, which replaced the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission, was deployed to combat gang violence plaguing the nation. Initially authorized last year, the force was expected to grow to 5,500 personnel and 50 civilian staff, though it remains short of that goal.
The UN approved the extension unanimously, with three countries abstaining. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz emphasized the goal of empowering Haitians to regain control of their security, ensuring it doesn't become an endless mission. The resolution highlighted the importance of creating a secure environment for upcoming elections and a constitutional referendum in Haiti on December 13.
The GSF, comprised of personnel from Chad, Mongolia, Jamaica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Sri Lanka, replaced the under-equipped mission in April. Gangs continue to employ sophisticated tactics and recruit children, prompting grave concern from the UN.
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