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international-relations-humanitarian-aid2 years ago•4 min saved

"International Support Grows as US Commits $100 Million to Multinational Force for Haiti Amid Crisis"

The United States has pledged an additional $100 million to a United Nations-backed multinational security force in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence and support the Haitian National Police in creating conditions for free and fair elections. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined Caribbean leaders to discuss a proposal for a political transition in Haiti, while the U.N. Security Council condemned the increasing violence and human rights abuses. Concerns have been raised about the international community's influence on Haiti's political future, and the situation in Haiti remains dire, with hundreds of thousands displaced and critical social services on the verge of collapse.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-relations-humanitarian-aid

international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Marines Conduct Rescue Operation at Haitian Embassy"

US Marines were deployed to the embassy in Haiti to bolster security amid escalating gang violence, with the operation excluding Haitian nationals from transport on military aircraft. The deteriorating security situation in Port-au-Prince has led to widespread fighting and infrastructure attacks, prompting a state of emergency and the deployment of additional resources by the Haitian government and the US. Despite ongoing violence, the US Embassy remains open with restricted activities, and international efforts, including a Multinational Security Support mission, aim to reinforce the Haitian National Police.

via SOFREP|

#embassy-security #gang-violence #haiti

international-relations2 years ago•9 min saved

International Efforts to Combat Gang Violence in the Caribbean: US, Kenya, and Canada Join Forces

The United States has pledged to provide funding, training, and equipment to support a Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, aimed at combating rising gang violence and instability in the country. The mission, led by Kenya, has faced concerns and opposition both within Haiti and abroad due to the country's history of foreign intervention. The U.S. has a complex history of involvement in Haiti, including military interventions and allegations of covert meddling. The international effort to aid Haiti must adopt a holistic approach that addresses not only security issues but also long-term economic development. The underlying issues in Haiti, including political, institutional, and socio-economic instability, need to be addressed to achieve substantive change.

via Newsweek|

#foreign-intervention #gang-violence #haiti