UN chief visits Haiti, where a new 'gang-suppression force' will be deployed

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres's visit to Port-au-Prince comes as gang violence persists. According to U.N. data, 2,300 people have been killed in Haiti this year, with another 100 kidnapped.

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**What specific security challenges is the UN addressing with this new gang-suppression force, and how does it differ from previous international interventions in Haitis stability efforts?** Guterress visit comes at a critical momentwhile the situation remains dire, the effectiveness of military-focused approaches versus humanitarian solutions remains a key question for Haitis future.
Jun 17, 2026 6:48 am
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