The UN Security Council has approved the creation of a Gang Suppression Force with up to 5,550 personnel to replace the Kenyan-led mission whose mandate ended on October 2. (reuters.com)
The mission aims to restore order amid gang control of nearly 90% of Port-au-Prince and improve security in rural areas. (apnews.com)
However, skepticism remains among Haitians regarding funding, deployment timelines, and the risk of repeating mistakes from previous missions. (apnews.com)