A new UN-backed military force is attempting to take control of Port-au-Prince from heavily armed gangs, but earlier international interventions have not succeeded.
01Summary
- 01The UN security force is deploying to Haiti to combat gang violence in the capital.
- 02Previous international missions in Haiti have failed to restore lasting security.
- 03The new force faces well-armed gangs that control large parts of Port-au-Prince.
02Why it matters
The success or failure of this mission will determine whether Haitians can regain basic safety and access to essential services, and may shape future UN peacekeeping strategies.
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