US Freezes Funding for Haiti’s Security Mission Amid Rising Violence
Port-au-Prince, Feb. 4, 2025 (Haiti Wire) — The United States has frozen its financial support for the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, a United Nations spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. The move suspends $13.3 million in pending aid for the already underfunded Kenya-led security force. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said the […]
70 Salvadoran Soldiers Deploy to Haiti for Security Mission
A contingent of 70 Salvadoran soldiers arrived in Haiti on Tuesday to reinforce the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM). The troops, welcomed by Haitian and international officials, will provide aerial support for medical evacuations.
Haiti’s Gang Violence Spreads to Elite Neighborhoods
Haiti is experiencing a surge in gang violence, with recent attacks reaching previously secure neighborhoods like Kenscoff. The escalation has resulted in numerous fatalities and widespread displacement, prompting calls for increased security measures and international support