On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the United States and Panama proposed transforming the Kenyan-led Multinational Mission in Haiti into a more aggressive force called the "Gang Suppression Force". This new force could number up to 5,500 troops https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45613-haiti-flash-usa-is-considering-a-mmss-with-double-the-number-of-troops-video.html and would have an expanded mandate and greater autonomy from the Haitian National Police (PNH). This mandate would notably authorize targeted, intelligence-driven independent operations.

The Mission's salaries would continue to be funded by voluntary contributions to the UN, while logistical and operational support (the most expensive component of the mission) would be provided by a new United Nations Support Office in Haiti. This draft resolution, which has been circulating since Thursday, is based on a February 2025 proposal by UN Secretary-General António Guterres https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44332-haiti-politic-antonio-guterre-proposes-a-formula-for-a-security-force-capable-of-defeating-gangs-in-haiti.html

The draft envisages a transition period for an initial period of 12 months, starting with the adoption of the resolution. Negotiations are expected to begin shortly in the Security Council, in an attempt to convince China and Russia not to use their vetoes.

In his address to the Security Council on Thursday, António Guterres stated : "I welcome the efforts made by some members of the Council to advance my proposal of February 24 to strengthen the Multinational Security Support Mission with UN logistical and operational support.

I urge the Council to act without delay and authorize an international force supported by the UN logistically and operationally, with predictable funding.

Voluntary contributions to the Multinational Support Mission trust fund remain essential, but assessed funding would ensure the Mission's long-term effectiveness.

Security measures must be accompanied by increased pressure on those fueling the violence.

Thus, a genuine arms embargo must be implemented and sanctions expanded to target gang leaders, sponsors, arms traffickers, and other accomplices and associates. Such measures are vital to disrupt the flow of arms and money that fuel the chaos. Effective controls must be strengthened at ports, at borders, and online, in close coordination with regional partners [...]

I urge all national stakeholders to seize this opportunity and maintain this spirit of cooperation. If unity prevails in the country, and with the determination of the Council, the Haitian people will be able to break free from this spiral, begin to transform their ordeal into hope, and reclaim their future.

I reaffirm my unwavering solidarity and the UN's determination to stand by the Haitian people to achieve peace, dignity, and security."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45613-haiti-flash-usa-is-considering-a-mmss-with-double-the-number-of-troops-video.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44332-haiti-politic-antonio-guterre-proposes-a-formula-for-a-security-force-capable-of-defeating-gangs-in-haiti.html

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