The United States endorsed the United Nations Security Council's authorization to replace Haiti's Multinational Security Support mission with a Gang Suppression Force and establish a UN Support Office in Haiti. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that Washington will collaborate with partners to deploy the new force rapidly as armed gangs continue to destabilize governance and security across Haiti.
Rubio praised Kenya and the nations participating in the previous mission for confronting widespread insecurity. The transition adopts an international burden-sharing framework designed to provide adequate resources for combating criminal organizations that have seized control of large portions of the country.
The Security Council signaled a more aggressive international approach toward ending gang impunity in Haiti. American officials pledged continued support for restoring peace, stability and democratic governance in the Caribbean nation and called on other countries to contribute to the effort.
Rubio praised Kenya and the nations participating in the previous mission for confronting widespread insecurity. The transition adopts an international burden-sharing framework designed to provide adequate resources for combating criminal organizations that have seized control of large portions of the country.
The Security Council signaled a more aggressive international approach toward ending gang impunity in Haiti. American officials pledged continued support for restoring peace, stability and democratic governance in the Caribbean nation and called on other countries to contribute to the effort.
