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Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti
- The Organization of American States faced pressure from the US in May 2025 to address escalating gang violence in Haiti amid continuing attacks and instability.
- The pressure arose due to a struggling Kenyan-led U.N.-backed mission that operates at only 30% capacity and remains underfunded with 1,000 personnel instead of the planned 2,500.
- Gangs control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince, have seized large territories including the central region, killed over 5,600 people last year, displaced more than 1 million, and severely overstretched Haiti's understaffed police and military.
- U.S. Officials, including Marco Rubio and Barbara Feinstein, urged the Organization of American States to take a leading role in addressing the security challenges in the region. Rubio questioned the purpose of the OAS if it cannot organize a regional initiative to manage the urgent crisis impacting a key part of the Western Hemisphere.
- The ongoing crisis risks full gang control of Haiti, prompting calls for increased international support, new mission structures, and improved training to prevent further deterioration of security.
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OAS urged to do more to help Haiti fight gang violence
The Organisation of American States (OAS), which comprises most countries of the Americas, has been urged to become more involved in Haiti's fight against gangs ruling large parts of the country. A Kenyan-led UN police mission has so far struggled to contain the violence.
Colorado Springs Gazette
Haiti calls for urgent regional gang-fighting support as US shies off funding
By Sarah Morland
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The Organization of American States was pressured to help stifle gang violence in Haiti.
Winnipeg Free Press
Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Haiti Seeks Immediate Regional Help Against Gangs As U.S. Pulls Back Funding
Powerful gangs, armed with guns the U.N. believes are trafficked largely from the United States and across the land border with the Dominican Republic, have taken control of most of the capital. The post Haiti Seeks Immediate Regional Help Against Gangs As U.S. Pulls Back Funding appeared first on StratNews Global.
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