Spain will be one of the Western participants in a possible deployment of a multinational mission to support the Haitian National Police (PNH) requested from the UN by the Haitian Government, to fight against armed gangs...

The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, reiterated his support for Haiti and declared, at a press conference, that he is waiting for the Security Council meeting to clarify his contributions.

He explained that the mission will likely last a long time because it is about "ensuring security and saving the country from gangs", and insisted that Spain is "one of the biggest donors" to Haiti.

Last March, Albares declared that Spain was ready to be part of any formula aimed at supporting the Haitian people.

Friday, September 22, during his speech at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40565-haiti-flash-intervention-by-pm-ariel-henry-at-the-united-nations-video-speech.html Prime Minister Ariel Henry launched a passionate call for international collaboration to address the "question of security" in Haiti which is "the top priority" of his Government.

"The Security Council must take urgent measures authorizing the deployment of a multinational support mission composed of military and security personnel," declared Henry, for whom "“the use of force as a first step is essential."

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