United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699
| UN Security Council Resolution 2699 | ||
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| Date | 2 October 2023 | |
| Meeting no. | 9,430 | |
| Code | S/RES/2699 (Document) | |
| Subject | Haitian crisis (2018–present) | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699, adopted on 2 October 2023, authorized a Kenya-led security mission in Haiti.[1] The mission is a response to the 2018–2023 Haitian crisis and the gang war in Haiti, with UN support initially requested on 7 October 2022, a year prior.[1][2] The resolution also extended a previous arms embargo.[3]
The resolution was drafted by the United States and Ecudaor. 13 members voted in favour, with Russia and China abstaining.[1]
As of 2 October 2023[update], Kenya, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda have agreed to provide personnel, while the United States offered a maximum of $200 million.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Robles, Frances; Fassihi, Farnaz (2023-10-02). "U.N. Approves Kenya-Led Security Mission to Help Haiti Stamp Out Gangs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Alam, Hande Atay; Dupain, Etant (2022-10-07). "Haiti government asks for international military assistance". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Nichols, Michelle (2023-10-03). "UN authorizes Haiti security mission to fight gangs". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs". AP News. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-03.