UN Security Council Extends Kenya-led Mission in Haiti Amidst Ongoing Violence

The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force tackling gang violence in Haiti until October 2025. Despite calls for transformation into a UN peacekeeping mission, China and Russia eliminated related discussions from the resolution. Haiti still grapples with escalating violence and instability.

The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Monday to extend the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational force working to curb gang violence in Haiti. This extends the mission until October 2, 2025.

China and Russia successfully removed language from the final draft that would have started discussions about transforming it into a UN peacekeeping mission, a proposal backed by some Haitian officials.

Violence in Haiti has surged significantly, with gangs gaining control of up to 80% of the capital since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. The situation has led to increasing vigilance from civilian groups and calls for more robust international intervention.

(With inputs from agencies.)