Haiti's PM Warns of Dire Struggle Against Gangs as UN Support Deadline Nears

Prime Minister Garry Conille emphasizes the urgent need for international assistance to combat armed gangs controlling the capital.

Prime Minister Garry Conille stated that Haiti is far from winning its battle against armed gangs, highlighting the critical need for international support.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on September 30 on whether to renew the one-year mandate for the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS).
Approximately 3,100 troops have been pledged by about 10 countries, but only around 400 have been deployed so far, leaving the mission severely underfunded.
Recent violence has led to the closure of Haiti's main seaports and international airport, with over 700,000 people displaced and half the population facing hunger.
The U.S. has announced $160 million in additional aid and sanctions against key figures involved in human rights abuses, urging more global contributions to the mission.