We hope the Gang Suppression Force can bring about the security and stability that the Haitian people deserve: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, following the UN Security Council vote on Haiti.

"The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting a Haitian-led solution to the crisis in Haiti. 

A crisis which continues to take a terrible toll on its people.

The success of the Gang Suppression Force is key to this.   

The GSF must be able to fully deploy, to address instability, and turn the tide against the gangs.

That is why the United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution. 

We commend the efforts of Panama and of the United States in leading this work.

The United Kingdom is fully committed to the success of the mission, and we have contributed $7.5 million to its human rights compliance mechanism.

We condemn all perpetrators of gang attacks, including the use of civilians as human shields, hostage taking, sexual violence, and the deliberate targeting of vulnerable communities.

Humanitarian and medical workers must be protected, allowed to operate safely, and without obstruction.

We hope that the Gang Suppression Force can bring about the security and stability that the Haitian people deserve and pave the way to credible elections, allowing Haitians to choose their next leaders.?