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The UN Security Council voted to significantly expand its security mission in Haiti, increasing its size more than twofold. This revitalized force, now designated a “gang suppression force,” aims to tackle the pervasive issue of armed gangs plaguing the country. The resolution, proposed by the US and Panama, passed with 13 votes in favor. Russia, China, and Pakistan abstained from the vote, citing concerns. The initial 15-month-old mission had faced challenges due to underfunding and understaffing, prompting the need for this substantial reinforcement.
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Sept 30 (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday agreed to more than double the size of an 15-month-old underfunded and understaffed international security mission combating armed gangs in Haiti and rename it a gang suppression force.
Russia, China and Pakistan abstained from the vote on the measure put forward by the United States and Panama. The remaining 13 council members voted in favor.
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Reporting by Michelle Nichols; editing by Christian Martinez
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