United Nations (EFE).- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for the strengthening of the anti-gang mission in Haiti after the Security Council extended its mandate for six months.
Guterres’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, explained during his daily press briefing that the Security Council approved the proposal to extend the Gang Suppression Force’s (GSF) mandate in Haiti until Mar. 31, 2027m with 11 votes in favor, and three abtentions from China, Russia, and Pakistan.
Guterres welcomed the council’s decision and urged member states to capitalize on this momentum to ensure the timely deployment of remaining personnel, enabling the mission to fulfill its mandate.
Dujarric added thatthe Secretary-General said security support is essential to creating the conditions necessary for progress, including the restoration of democratic institutions in Haiti through peaceful and inclusive elections.
The Portuguese diplomat also acknowledged that the mandate must be accompanied by further efforts to address Haiti’s challenges, including its political, institutional, and human rights situations.
On the matter, he noted the organization’s challenges in addressing the various crises on the island due to insufficient funding.
According to the spokesperson, the 2026 Haiti humanitarian response plan did not receive 50% of its 880 million dollar target, intended to assist four million people.
Established in 2025 to replace the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) for 12 months, the GSF continues to receive logistical and operational support from the UN through the UNSOH.
In July, Jack Christofides, the GSF’s Special Representative, told the Security Council that the mission was still in its early stages and called for greater international support to increase pressure on the gangs.EFE
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