Five countries pledge personnel for Haiti security mission, UN says
Residents carry belongings as they leave their homes due to gang violence in the Pernier section of Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 30, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS
The Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad have formally notified the United Nations of their intent to contribute personnel to an international force to help Haitian national police fight armed gangs, a UN spokesman said on Thursday.
Contributions of $10.8 million have also been deposited into a trust fund to support the multinational security support mission, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters, adding that further pledges of $78 million had also been made.
