Archive · 25 Sep 2025
US Funding for Haiti Mission Uncertain After UN Resolution
Haiti is dealing with violent gangs, and a security mission led by Kenya is trying to help.
The U.S. is a major funder of this mission, but they might stop funding it if the UN doesn't agree to a new plan.
This plan includes changing the mission's name and adding more troops.
The mission has struggled with not enough money and troops to fight the gangs.
Kenya's president has said the mission needs more support.
The U.S. has proposed a new model to solve this, but the funding depends on the UN's decision.
If the UN doesn't approve the U.S.'s plan, the U.S. may stop giving money at the end of December.
U.S. funding for the security mission in Haiti is uncertain if the UN rejects the new proposal.
The current mission, led by Kenya, has struggled to control violent gangs.
The U.S. proposes to rename the mission and increase the number of troops.
Kenya's president has stated the need for more funding, equipment, and troops.
The mission is primarily funded by voluntary contributions from member states, with the U.S. as a significant contributor.
- Who
- U.S. officials, Kenya, and the UN.
- What
- The potential withdrawal of U.S. funding for the security mission in Haiti.
- When
- The U.S. funding will expire at the end of December, and the mission's current mandate ends October 2.
- Where
- Haiti
- Why
- U.S. funding is uncertain if a UN Security Council proposal is rejected.
- Mission Name
- Multinational Security Support (MSS) / Gang Suppression Force (proposed)
- Mission Goal
- Curbing violence by armed gangs in Haiti
- Current Mandate Expiration
- October 2
- Current Troop Deployment
- Around 1,000
- Proposed Troop Deployment
- 5,500
- Primary Funders
- Canada and U.S.
- US Support End Date
- End of December