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UN Plans 5,500 Troops for Haiti by 2026

3/17/2026

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The United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force plans to deploy 5,500 personnel in Haiti by October 2026.
Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez says deployments could begin in April 2026.
New troops from Chad train in the United States while Kenyan police withdraw gradually.
The initial mandate expires in September 2026, with a renewal vote by the U.N. Security Council.
The previous mission faced challenges due to insufficient troops and resources.

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The United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force plans to deploy 5,500 personnel in Haiti by October 2026.
Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez says deployments could begin in April 2026.
New troops from Chad train in the United States while Kenyan police withdraw gradually.
The initial mandate expires in September 2026, with a renewal vote by the U.N. Security Council.
The previous mission faced challenges due to insufficient troops and resources.