U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for a strong international force to aid in the fight against armed gangs in Haiti and restore security in the country. Guterres emphasized that the estimate made by a U.N. expert, stating that Haiti requires an additional 2,000 anti-gang police officers, is accurate and not an exaggeration. He clarified …
A U.N. human rights expert emphasized the necessity of a specialized international force to combat gang violence in Haiti. Additionally, he called for the immediate implementation of a weapons embargo. William O’Neill, who assumed the role of human rights expert for Haiti in April, shared his observations following a 10-day trip where he engaged with …
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement on Friday, urging an end to the fighting in Sudan and the protection of civilians. This call comes after closed consultations among the U.N.’s most influential body. Additionally, the council emphasized the need to increase humanitarian assistance to Sudan and neighboring countries, provide support to humanitarian workers, …