UK Condemns Gang Violence in Haiti at UN Security Council Meeting
- At a United Nations Security Council meeting addressing the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, United Kingdom Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Kate Foster condemned escalating gang violence targeting vulnerable...
- The United Kingdom used the session to voice strong support for the Haitian government and people while outlining the urgent need for coordinated international intervention.
- Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, described the violence targeting the commune of Kenscoff as "horrific and unacceptable."
At a United Nations Security Council meeting addressing the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, United Kingdom Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Kate Foster condemned escalating gang violence targeting vulnerable areas. She specifically described attacks on the commune of Kenscoff as horrific and unacceptable according to official statements.
UK Condemns Escalating Gang Violence in Kenscoff
The United Kingdom used the session to voice strong support for the Haitian government and people while outlining the urgent need for coordinated international intervention. Ambassador Foster detailed a series of calculated abuses committed by armed groups, including the use of civilians as human shields, hostage-taking, and sexual violence designed to undermine state authority and spread widespread fear.
Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, described the violence targeting the commune of Kenscoff as “horrific and unacceptable.”
Backing for the Gang Suppression Force
The UK signaled firm backing for international efforts to restore order. It expressed support for initiatives led by the United States and Panama to expedite the renewal of the authorization for the Gang Suppression Force.
London also welcomed a recent commitment from Germany to provide airlift support for the deployment of personnel to bolster security operations on the ground.
Targeting Financial and Operational Networks
Alongside military and logistical support, British officials emphasized the necessity of using the Security Council’s full capabilities to target the financial and operational networks sustaining armed groups.
This approach includes expanding international sanctions against gang leaders and those who facilitate their daily operations.
Risks Facing Humanitarian and Medical Personnel
During the briefing, the UN Security Council heard concerns regarding armed gangs increasingly targeting the medical and humanitarian providers essential for vulnerable populations.
Among those highlighted as facing severe operational risks is Dr. Jean “Bill” Pape, known for life-saving efforts who has previously briefed the Council.
Prerequisites for Stability and Recovery
The UK delegation asserted that humanitarian and medical staff must be protected and allowed to carry out their work safely without obstruction.
According to the British statement, safeguarding civilians and restoring state authority remain critical prerequisites for achieving long-term economic recovery, political progress, and lasting stability across Haiti.