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March 17, 2026
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UN Sets New Date for Haiti Deployment, Unveils Strategy to Combat Gangs

UN Sets New Date for Haiti Deployment, Unveils Strategy to Combat Gangs

The rise in gangs began after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, and since then, Haiti has struggled with political instability and weak law enforcement...

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The United Nations is set to significantly bolster its multinational security force in Haiti, with enhanced powers and increased personnel starting April 2026 to combat widespread gang activity.

  • The force will grow to approximately 5,500 personnel, empowered to arrest suspected gang members.
  • UN Human Rights Expert William O’Neill stated that the coming months are crucial for turning the situation around.
  • The new mandate removes prior restrictions on arresting gang members, aiming to improve the effectiveness of the operation which currently sees gangs controlling about 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

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