AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUN Sanctions: The Security Council renewed Haiti’s arms embargo, travel ban and asset freezes in a 14-0 vote, with Russia abstaining, and extended its expert panel’s mandate by 13 months. The UN says gangs control much of Port-au-Prince and have displaced about 1.5 million people. Gang Violence: A new report from the capital describes residents navigating barricaded streets, sewage and abandoned bodies to find work and food. The UN-mandated Chadian force patrolling the city is operating at roughly one-third of its planned strength. Weapons Trafficking: China urged countries to stop illicit weapons reaching Haiti, while the renewed sanctions target arms supplies to gangs. Political Fallout: Haitian politicians named in a UN report on alleged gang ties and illicit trade have denied the claims and demanded supporting evidence. Aid: The UN allocated an additional $75 million for assistance in Haiti, targeting 507,000 people.
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