"UN Chief Calls for Special Forces and Military Backing to Tackle Gangs in Haiti"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the deployment of a multinational force comprising police special forces and military support units to combat gangs in Haiti. Guterres emphasized the need for coercive law enforcement measures, including the active use of force, to address the security situation in the country. He welcomed Kenya's offer to lead the international force and urged more countries, especially from the Americas, to contribute. Gangs currently control around 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and have encircled the city, cutting off roads and spreading violence. The situation has hindered the delivery of aid and goods. Guterres also highlighted the need to restore law and order, reduce human rights abuses, and secure strategic installations and major roadways.