politics Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haiti backs elections as UN extends Gang Suppression Force mandate
1.5Mpeople
People displaced in Haiti
Haiti’s prime minister said the electoral process is underway and urged support for elections scheduled for 13 December 2026. The UN Security Council voted to extend the Gang Suppression Force mandate until 31 March 2027 amid continuing gang violence.
2 sourcesUN News, Al JazeeraUpdated
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- 6.4Mpeople
People in Haiti requiring humanitarian assistance
“Around 6.4 million people require humanitarian assistance in the country”
- 1.5Mpeople
People displaced in Haiti
2 of 2 sources“more than 1.5 million people displaced from their homes”
- 1,083 →1,500personnel
Gang Suppression Force personnel currently on the ground
1 of 2 sources“about 1,500 GSF troops are currently operating in Haiti”
- 1,500personnelAl Jazeera
- 1,083personnelUN News