"UN Authorizes Kenya-Led Force to Stabilize Haiti Amid Rising Gang Violence"

The United Nations Security Council has approved a yearlong multinational security mission for Haiti, led by Kenya, to combat rampant gang violence that has plagued the country. The mission aims to guard critical infrastructure, carry out targeted operations, and create conditions for safe elections. Kenya has pledged at least 1,000 security personnel, with other nations expected to contribute resources. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained. The Biden administration has pledged $100 million to the mission, and about a dozen countries, including Jamaica and Barbados, have expressed their intention to join. However, human rights advocates have criticized the move, citing past interventions that have worsened the situation in Haiti.