UN Security Council approves larger military force to tackle Haiti gangs

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved expanding a UN-backed mission in gang-ravaged Haiti into a full military force of up to 5,500 personnel, adding soldiers alongside police officers. The move replaces the current law enforcement-only mission amid worsening violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.

Oct 1, 2025 - 14:01
UN Security Council approves larger military force to tackle Haiti gangs
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved expanding a UN-backed mission in gang-ravaged Haiti into a full military force of up to 5,500 personnel, adding soldiers alongside police officers. The move replaces the current law enforcement-only mission amid worsening violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.