Two global powers block US plan for Haiti's security transformation
Major disagreement emerges over international security presence in Haiti as gang violence hits new peak. Local forces lost control over most of the capital while attacks on key infrastructure continue
Russia and China stood against US-backed proposal to switch Haitiʼs Kenya-led security force into UN peacekeepers (a change that could reshape Haitiʼs defense strategy)
Gang activities in Haiti reached new heights this week — armed groups targeted the main air-hub in Port-au-Prince forcing its shut-down after shooting at 4 planes; they also pushed into Petionville a well-off district known for its relative safety
Latest UN data shows a troubling picture: gangs dominate roughly 85% of Port-au-Prince making it hard for regular folks to go about their daily life. Their influence keeps growing and now reaches beyond the city limits
- Airport operations stopped due to gang attacks
- Petionville district under pressure
- Most of capital under gang control
- Violence spreading to nearby areas
The two permanent Security Council members called for an urgent meeting to address these issues but their stance might slow down any quick changes in security arrangements
