The United States and Ecuador have introduced a draft resolution to the United Nations, seeking approval for a U.N. peacekeeping operation in Haiti.
This move is aimed at replacing the Kenya-led mission, which has been assisting the Haitian National Police in tackling gang violence.
The proposed resolution states that U.N. peacekeepers are needed to maintain progress achieved by the multinational force, which includes nearly 400 Kenyan police officers deployed since June.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a visit to Haiti, reaffirmed support for the mission and emphasized the importance of upcoming elections.
Some Haitians, however, oppose the idea of another U.N. peacekeeping mission, citing previous controversies, including a cholera outbreak linked to U.N. troops and instances of sexual abuse.
Despite these concerns, the current mission continues to receive support, with personnel from several nations expected to join.
The U.N. Security Council is set to discuss the resolution, with the goal of ensuring Haiti’s stability and addressing the ongoing gang violence that has disrupted life across the nation.
No date has been set for the vote.
