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U.N. Security Council members have warned Haiti’s leaders that time is running out to restore security and hold general elections as the deadline to install a new government nears.
News Haiti » Security: Will a New UN Mission Succeed in ‘Neutralizing’ Haiti’s Murderous Gangs?
Gangs in Haiti took over 90 percent of the capital despite the presence of an armed United Nations mission. A new international force has a stronger mandate to fight the criminal groups, but faces the ...
News Haiti » Security: Green light for Gang Suppression Force tells Haitians ‘they are not alone’, Security Council hears
The people of Haiti have not given up and “their fortitude gives us hope,” the UN Special Representative to the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
News Haiti » Security: ‘Transition clock is ticking,’ UN warns Haiti’s leaders as elections appear unlikely
With three months remaining in Haiti’s rocky political transition, United Nations Security Council members are calling on the country’s leaders and politicians to quickly set aside their differences ...
News Haiti » Security: Security Council renews Haiti sanctions
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that renews sanctions in Haiti for another year as armed gangs continue to terrorize the population.
News Haiti » Security: US, UN sanction former Haitian security chief and gang leader for aiding violent coalition
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News Haiti » Security: U.S. and U.N. Impose Sanctions on Ex‑Haitian Security Official Over 2021 President's Killing and Gang Ties
In a joint move by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the United Nations Security Council, sanctions were imposed on Dimitri Hérard, the former head of the General Security Unit at Haiti's ...
News Haiti » Security: Security Council warns Haiti’s leaders: Time running out to restore security and hold elections
The UN Security Council has urged Haiti to announce elections soon and restore security before its Feb. 2026 transitional deadline.
News Haiti » Security: Anti-Gang Force launches first operations in Haiti
The Gang Extermination Force (GSF), approved by the UN, has launched its first field operations in Haiti, encountering “fierce resistance” from armed gangs in the Artibonite department, over 100 ...
News Haiti » Security: Northern Haiti is the country's showcase for tourists, but gang violence is crippling activity
The Cap-Haïtien region boasts many world-renowned historic sites. Yet foreign visitors have become scarce in what is known as the country's 'tourism capital,' as Haiti faces a deep political and ...
News Haiti » Security: Haiti’s Crossroads: Security, Sovereignty, and Lessons
Haiti’s security must be Haitian led, Haitian-funded, and accountable to its people. It is in America’s national security interest - and consistent with “America First” principles - to ensure that ...
News Haiti » Security: Security Council urges Haiti's leaders to hold election as deadline nears
Haiti’s transitional presidential council is tasked with holding general elections before Feb. 7, 2026, when the nine-member council is supposed to step down ...