The international community, including the UN and the Dominican Republic, has responded to the deepening security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti by authorizing a Gang Suppression Force.

The entities involved

• Haiti →

  country in the Caribbean Sea

  • The Dominican Republic and Haiti share island and land borders, maintaining colonial rule and language ties.Mon 15:50
  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.Mon 13:11
• Dominican Republic →

  island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea

  • The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo is monitoring seismic activity in the Dominican Republic.Mon 02:52
  • The Dominican Republic is a half-island country, and as of 2023, US tourists accounted for 54% of its visitors.Sun 20:42

Related events

• The UN approved a new Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, with Guatemala, Chad, Jamaica, and El Salvador contributing troops.Jun 17
• The UN is addressing the severe gang violence and security crisis in Haiti, where the Haitian National Police is tasked with law enforcement.Jun 15
• The capital city of Port-au-Prince is currently under gang control, while the UN monitors the resulting humanitarian crisis and violence.Jul 21
• Leaders from the Dominican Republic and Haiti met to strengthen bilateral dialogue on violence and contribute to UN efforts in Haiti.Jun 18
• Humanitarian aid responds to a national crisis in Haiti.Jul 31