In a symbolic gesture, Belize offered to deploy up to 50 uniformed personnel to help the Multinational Security Support Mission. One source said the African nation, which participated in the last U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti, has discussed sending up to 500 uniformed personnel. In a speech to the U.N. last week, Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry said the recent attacks by armed gangs, which control at least 80% of the capital, had led to a new humanitarian crisis. Haiti observers have said that given the complexity of the country’s gang crisis and terrain, any security mission should consist of military personnel. But there are countries that will want to contribute that only have military to offer.

Source: Daily Nation September 29, 2023 13:13 UTC