US condemns deadly gang attacks in Haiti, urges support for security mission

UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — The United States (US) has condemned deadly gang attacks against the Kenscoff community in Haiti and called for the rapid deployment of the United Nations-authorised Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

Addressing the United Nations (UN) Security Council, US Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs, Ambassador Jennifer Locetta, described the attacks as “savage” and extended condolences to the victims and their families.

She said the violence was another reminder of the severity of Haiti’s security crisis, noting that armed gangs have killed civilians, terrorised communities and destroyed homes and families for months.