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Global Allies Pledge Troops to Combat Haiti's Gang Violence

12/11/2025

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Nations Support Haiti

On December 9, nations supporting Haiti's Gang Suppression Force met to address escalating gang violence.
Kenya, Chad, and Argentina pledged troops, while Canada and Germany committed funding, though details remain vague.
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said security is needed to restore constitutional order and enable elections.
The Gang Suppression Force is shifting from police to military units, with over 3,500 personnel pledged.

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Nations Support Haiti

On December 9, nations supporting Haiti's Gang Suppression Force met to address escalating gang violence.
Kenya, Chad, and Argentina pledged troops, while Canada and Germany committed funding, though details remain vague.
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said security is needed to restore constitutional order and enable elections.
The Gang Suppression Force is shifting from police to military units, with over 3,500 personnel pledged.

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