Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé addressed the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, during a high-level meeting focused on the crisis in Haiti.
The head of government voiced his country’s support for a draft resolution seeking to transform the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) into a “Gang Suppression Force,” with a stronger and more operational mandate.
According to him, such an evolution is essential to contain the violence of armed groups that control several areas of the country. He recalled that the current crisis—marked by mass displacement, the closure of schools, and the collapse of economic activity—goes beyond Haiti’s national capacity. “Haiti cannot, on its own, defeat a criminal phenomenon that is so organized and well-financed,” he declared.
The draft resolution, introduced by the United States and Panama, calls for the deployment of around 5,500 troops under Kenyan command, supported by a UN logistics office. The stated goal is to provide international forces not only with the means to assist the Haitian National Police, but also to directly neutralize the gangs.
In Addis Ababa, on the sidelines of the 2nd Africa–CARICOM Summit, Presidential Adviser Edgard Leblanc Fils, head of the Haitian delegation, reiterated the same demand. During a bilateral meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto, he praised the professionalism of the troops already deployed under the mission, while calling for sustained international support.
For his part, President Ruto confirmed on the social platform X that he and his Haitian counterpart had advocated for swift adoption of the resolution by the Security Council. According to him, enhanced support is essential to stabilize Haiti and ensure the success of its political and democratic process.
For the Haitian government, transforming the MSSM is a prerequisite for holding credible elections and reviving development. “Without security, there will be neither stable governance nor social reconciliation,” the Prime Minister stressed.
The draft resolution is expected to be reviewed by Security Council members in the coming days. Its adoption could mark a major turning point in the fight against armed gangs in Haiti by establishing a structured international framework to support national forces and restore state authority.
