Archive · 20 Dec 2025
US secures 7,500 security personnel pledges for Haiti
The United States has received promises from many countries to send up to 7,500 security personnel to help Haiti fight against violent gangs.
These gangs have taken over most of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, and have forced many people to leave their homes.
The United Nations and other countries are working together to support this effort.
The gangs in Haiti are mostly young people, and many of them have weapons that come from the United States.
The mission to help Haiti started earlier this year, but it has been difficult because the gangs are very strong.
The United States and Canada recently held a meeting where many countries promised to help with this mission.
The U.S. has received pledges of up to 7,500 security personnel for a gang suppression force in Haiti.
The initial target was 5,500 forces, but pledges exceeded this number.
Gangs in Haiti, largely armed with illicit weapons from the U.S., have seized control of much of Port-au-Prince.
The conflict has displaced 1.3 million people and is fueled by hunger, with children making up an estimated 50% of gang members.
The U.S. and Canada hosted a pledging conference on December 9, where 18 entities pledged personnel, resources, and technical support.
- Who
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, international donors, 18 entities
- What
- Pledges of up to 7,500 security personnel for a gang suppression force in Haiti
- When
- Pledges received by December 19, 2024; mission started in June 2024
- Where
- Haiti, with pledging conference at the United Nations
- Why
- To combat armed gangs that have seized control of much of Port-au-Prince and displaced 1.3 million people
- Pledged Security Personnel
- 7,500
- Initial Target
- 5,500
- Displaced People in Haiti
- 1.3 million
- Gang Members in Haiti
- 50% children
- Pledging Conference Date
- December 9, 2024
- Mission Start Date
- June 2024
- Mission Leadership
- Kenya