The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday extended by six months the mandate of an international security force deployed to Haiti to combat armed groups that have taken control of much of the country, according to The Straits Times.
UPI reported the extension runs through March 31 and is intended largely to protect upcoming elections. CBC News described the extension as pushing the mandate into 2027.
The vote came after renewed gang-related killings in Haiti, according to The Straits Times. Al Jazeera English reported that security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.
France 24 also reported the six-month extension of the anti-gang force's mandate by the Security Council.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported security forces have struggled to make progress against criminal groups amid continued violence.
- CBC News reported the mandate extension runs into 2027.
“Security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- The Straits Times reported the extension followed fresh gang killings and covers six months.
- UPI reported the extension runs through March 31, largely to protect elections.
- France 24 reported the Security Council extended the anti-gang force's mandate by six months.
“The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday extended the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months, through March 31, largely to protect elections.” — UPI
Questions readers ask
What did the UN Security Council decide about Haiti?
The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to extend the mandate of the international Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months, according to The Straits Times, UPI and France 24.
How long is the extended mandate?
UPI reported the extension runs through March 31, largely to protect elections, while CBC News reported it pushes the mandate into 2027; sources describe the timeline differently.
Why was the force deployed to Haiti?
The force was deployed to fight armed groups that have taken control of much of Haiti, according to The Straits Times.
Has the anti-gang force been effective?
Al Jazeera English reported that security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.
What prompted the renewed mandate?
The Straits Times reported the extension followed fresh gang killings in Haiti.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningUN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
- CBC NewsLeft-leaningUN Security Council extends mandate of anti-gang force in Haiti into 2027
- France 24CenterUN Security Council extends Haiti anti-gang force by 6 months
- The Straits TimesCenterUN renews Haiti force mandate for six months after fresh gang killings
- UPICenterU.N. extends mandate of Haiti anti-gang force