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Haiti security crisis and GSF multinational intervention

Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 2 in the last 7 days Updated yesterday

The latest in this situation

  1. A PBS correspondent reported on a pilot being shot at in Kenscoff, Haiti, while covering the ongoing security situation.
  2. GSF receives authorization to suppress gangs in Haiti amid ongoing security crisis.
  3. Gangs in Haiti are adapting their tactics in response to ongoing security crackdowns.
  4. GSF establishes a base in Artibonite as violence spreads to Léogâne and Marigot.
  5. Cabinet meeting in Port-au-Prince addressed protests over education amid gang patrols.

How it started

UN Calls for Multinational Support Amid Severe Security Crisis in Haiti

13 reports, 10 independent, last reported Oct 21. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The UN Security Council has authorized the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to assist local police in Haiti. The crisis involves severe gang violence in Port-au-Prince, and Artibonite is cited as an affected department. The Haitian government launched the P4000 initiative to rebuild police capacity, aiming to train 4,000 officers.

From haitiantimes.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The international community is involved in discussions regarding operational support for the UN in Haiti. The accelerated training of the Haitian National Police is underway as the country confronts heavily armed gangs and the international security force has not yet reached its planned strength.

From haitiantimes.com

Who's involved

  • United NationsThe UN is discussing operational support and monitoring the security situation in Haiti.
  • HaitiThe country is experiencing a severe security and humanitarian crisis due to gang violence.
  • Haitian National PoliceThe law enforcement force is tasked with restoring security amid the ongoing gang violence.
  • United Nations Security CouncilThe body convened emergency meetings to address the worsening security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
  • ArtiboniteA department within Haiti that is currently affected by the gang violence.

Possible ripples

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How it developed

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  1. Haitian government launches P4000 initiative to rebuild police capacity amid UN security talks.1 source
  2. UNGA and OAS highlighted security and governance initiatives to support Haiti's stability.1 source
  3. The UN Security Council authorized the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to assist local police in Haiti.Sub-event
  4. Haitian National Police are operating with the new Gang Suppression Force amid severe gang violence, with Artibonite being an affected department.Sub-event
  5. UN warns of gang violence in Haiti as DHS claims the country is safe for return.1 source
  6. The UN is discussing operational support at its New York HQ while preparing to deploy specialized police units to Haiti.Sub-event
  7. Carlos Ruiz Massieu serves as UN Special Representative in Haiti, which is currently facing a severe security crisis in Port-au-Prince.Sub-event
  8. UN monitors severe gang violence in Haiti and calls for a multinational force.1 source
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  1. UN addresses the ongoing gang violence and security crisis in Haiti.1 source

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