The United States has pledged support for the transition of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, following an appeal from President William Ruto. The US and Panama have introduced a UN Security Council resolution to establish a larger gang-suppression force before the current MSS mandate expires on October 2, 2025.

• The proposed new force will consist of 5,500 personnel, more than five times the size of the current MSS.
• US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed the effort has the full endorsement of Haiti and all 32 members of the Organisation of American States (OAS) have signed a joint statement calling for the urgent passing of the resolution.
• President Ruto highlighted that the current MSS mission, operating at only 40 percent of its intended strength, has made significant progress, including securing the airport, presidential palace, and police headquarters.