UN Security Council Extends Mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for Six Months

The United Nations Security Council voted to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti for another six months, until March 31, 2027. The GSF is a non-UN multinational mission established to combat armed gangs in Haiti, and the resolution also requests continued logistical and operational support through the UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). The vote had 12 votes in favor and three abstentions (China, Pakistan, and Russia).