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U.N. says proposed support for Haiti would supply logistics and nonlethal aid, not a peacekeeping force
Summary
The U.N. told reporters that a proposed plan to bolster security in Haiti would provide logistical and nonlethal support to the existing multinational security force rather than establish a traditional U.N. peacekeeping operation; the plan must be approved by the U.N. Security Council and a report is expected by February.
The United Nations told reporters Thursday that a proposed plan to strengthen security in Haiti would place the U.N. in a logistical and nonlethal support role for the existing multinational security force (MSS), rather than establishing a traditional U.N. peacekeeping operation.
Steph, a U.N. spokesperson, said, "It will not be a peacekeeping mission," and described the likely structure as modeled on the U.N. support office in Somalia, which provides logistical support, rations, medevacs and other nonlethal assistance to regional forces. She said details remain to be finalized and that the proposal will be submitted to the U.N. Security Council, which must approve any formal mandate change. She added that the Secretary-General is expected to send a report to the council by February.
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