UN Extends Haiti Gang Force Amid Regional Hurdles
UN Extends Haiti Gang Force Amid Regional Hurdles
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Michael Elijah Muhammad Clare
September 30, 2026
The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the international Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for another six months, through March.
Regional diplomats and UN officials said that while several nations remain willing to provide personnel, serious logistical challenges continue to slow the mission. Among the critical bottlenecks are a lack of proper airlift capabilities, intelligence-sharing software, and specialized naval vessels.
The security mission, which includes regional partners such as Jamaica and The Bahamas working alongside the United States and other international allies, has faced a slow buildup.
The force currently has more than 1,000 uniformed personnel stationed across multiple bases, including recent deployments in Gonaïves and the Artibonite region.
International leaders have reported that operations have disrupted prominent gang leaders and reduced their public presence in certain areas. However, violence continues.
Recent clashes in Artibonite triggered retaliatory attacks by the Kokorat Sans Ras gang, leaving several civilians dead after troops engaged armed men operating illegal toll collection points.
China, Russia, and Pakistan abstained from the vote, citing concerns about military approaches to Haiti’s deeper governance and security problems. However, 12 members of the Security Council voted in support, allowing the mission to continue its operations.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz emphasized that the international community must maintain pressure and ensure that troop contributions continue in order to help stabilize Haitian institutions and protect ordinary citizens.
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