The United States and Ecuador have proposed a United Nations peacekeeping operation to replace the current Kenya-led mission in Haiti, aimed at combating gang violence.
The draft resolution, circulated to the Security Council, highlights the need for a more sustainable solution to maintain the progress made by the multinational force.
The proposal comes after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Haiti, where he reaffirmed American commitment to the mission and urged for general elections.
Blinken also acknowledged the potential role of a U.N. peacekeeping force in addressing the funding crisis of the Kenya-led mission.
While Haiti has experienced several U.N. missions in the past, including a significant peacekeeping force from 2004 to 2017, there are concerns about the potential challenges associated with another such operation.
The previous mission faced criticism over issues such as cholera outbreaks and sexual abuse by peacekeepers.
Despite these concerns, the Haitian government has requested international assistance to combat the escalating gang violence.
The proposed U.N. peacekeeping operation would require approval from the Security Council, as well as the commitment of member states to provide troops and funding.