Overview

• The council approved a 12-month mandate by a 12–0 vote, with Russia, China and Pakistan abstaining.
• The resolution shifts the Kenya-led mission into a larger force empowered to conduct intelligence-led operations to neutralize, isolate and deter gangs.
• The plan envisions 5,500 uniformed personnel plus 50 civilians funded through voluntary contributions and supported by a new UN logistics and finance office.
• Backers highlighted the current mission’s shortfalls, with fewer than 1,000 deployed versus 2,500 pledged and Kenyan leaders citing equipment failures and risky gaps.
• Haitian authorities welcomed the move, sponsors U.S. and Panama pressed for burden-sharing, and critics urged clearer rules and accountability as Canada signaled $60 million in support.