"UN Chief Urges Strong Action Against Haiti's Gangs"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a "robust use of force" by a multinational police deployment and military assets to restore law and order in Haiti and disarm gangs. Guterres's report to the Security Council outlined two potential options: providing logistical support to a multinational force and strengthening the existing UN political mission in Haiti. He emphasized the need to restore law and order, disarm gangs, secure strategic installations and roadways, and re-establish a state presence. Guterres appealed for countries to contribute to the deployment of a non-UN multinational force and for the Security Council's support.