Haiti: United States moves 600 tons of equipment to bolster the gang-suppression force
Port-au-Prince, Haiti — The United States Embassy in Haiti reported on Friday, October 30, the airlift of more than 600 tons of priority equipment from Bangladesh, intended to strengthen the operations of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the international mission deployed to support Haitian authorities against criminal organizations.
The announcement was shared through the diplomatic mission's official account on the social network X, with a message from Juan Pablo Segura, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, who highlighted the German government's role in the logistics operation.
"We thank the German government for its generous contribution to the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti. The airlift of more than 600 tons of priority equipment from Bangladesh enables significant security progress in our joint efforts to restore stability for the Haitian people," the official said.
The mission was authorized by the United Nations Security Council in September 2025, replacing the previous Multinational Security Support Mission led by Kenya. Its goals are to support the Haitian National Police, confront armed groups, protect strategic infrastructure and help guarantee access for humanitarian aid. The authorized deployment covers up to 5,550 members, although their incorporation is progressing gradually.
The shipment coincides with the deployment of Salvadoran troops in Port-au-Prince: more than 2,000 Salvadoran service members began their first patrols on Friday in areas such as Tabarre, near Croix-des-Bouquets, with the stated goal of locating four air technicians missing since the ambush on October 18.
The Dominican Republic also plays a role in logistical support for the operation: the United Nations Support Office in Haiti officially acknowledged on October 19 the Dominican collaboration in facilitating international deployments, and U.N. contracting documents contemplated equipment transfers from Dominican airports to Port-au-Prince.
Photo: Últimas Noticias en RD
Source: Últimas Noticias en RD