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UN Security Council renews sanctions targeting Haiti gang networks
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The United Nations Security Council extended the work of Haiti's sanctions committee by 13 months.
The UN Security Council renewed Haiti sanctions targeting weapons supplies, gang financiers and other people or entities linked to insecurity. Haiti welcomed the renewal but said sanctions alone cannot restore security.
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The United Nations Security Council renewed sanctions targeting people and entities linked to threats to Haiti's peace, security and stability.
“the UN Security Council renewed sanctions meant to change that by targeting people considered responsible for or involved in activities threatening Haiti’s peace, security and stability”
- 13months
The United Nations Security Council extended the work of Haiti's sanctions committee by 13 months.
“The council extended the work of its sanctions committee by 13 months.”
Haiti's sanctions regime includes an arms embargo, a travel ban and an asset freeze.
“the Haiti sanctions committee has three main enforcement tools at its disposal: an arms embargo, a travel ban and an asset freeze”