INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Thursday that the United States is actively working on the formation of an international
force to assist Haiti, which is facing significant challenges.However, Blinken did not commit to leading the force himself.Blinken
emphasized the consensus regarding the need for a multinational force to support the work of the police and create a more secure
regain control of the country currently dominated by gangs in many areas.Haiti government palace
(Photo Internet reproduction)During his visit to Georgetown, Guyana, after attending the Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit in Trinidad
and Tobago, Blinken met with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.He stressed the importance of international unity in addressing the
situation in Haiti.Haiti, as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, has been experiencing a severe crisis and has not held elections
since 2016.The capital, Port-au-Prince, is largely under the control of armed gangs.Prime Minister Henry has been calling for international
intervention for almost a year, with the support of the United Nations.Blinken confirmed ongoing discussions with countries within and
outside the region and with the United Nations to establish the international force.The United States is actively participating in these
discussions but did not specify its specific role.Blinken acknowledged that while humanitarian aid and security resources have been
provided, more needs to be done.In a separate development, the UN reported that self-proclaimed vigilantes have killed at least 264 people
accused of gang membership in Haiti since April, highlighting the ongoing violence in the country.
