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UN Security Council extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate to March 2027
The extension, backed by the United States, keeps about 1,500 troops in Haiti with more expected, while critics question its effectiveness.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The United Nations Security Council voted on Tuesday to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti until March 31, 2027, according to Al Jazeera.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, who co‑sponsored the resolution, said the force now has roughly 1,500 troops operating in the country, with an additional 4,000 slated to arrive in the coming months. He noted that previous missions “had limited success” and framed the GSF as a different approach, capable of coordinating with Haiti’s military or acting independently.
China, Russia and Pakistan abstained from the vote, citing doubts about the measure’s effectiveness. The GSF, which follows the Kenyan‑led Multinational Security Support Mission, is currently operating at about 30 % of its intended size and has faced staffing and funding shortfalls.
Haiti’s government, which first requested international security assistance in 2022, has insisted that continued support is essential for holding nationwide elections, now tentatively scheduled for December.
For earlier coverage of Haiti’s security challenges, see the extradition of 18 assassination suspects.
Key facts
- UN Security Council extended the GSF mandate in Haiti to March 31, 2027 (aljazeera.com)
- About 1,500 GSF troops are currently in Haiti, with 4,000 more expected (aljazeera.com)
- China, Russia and Pakistan abstained from the vote (aljazeera.com)
- The GSF operates at roughly 30% of its intended size (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months”
