The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Friday to renew the sanctions regime on Haiti for another year.
Resolution 2794, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, extends the sanctions regime, which includes an arms embargo, travel ban, and assets freeze measures, for one year from the date of the adoption of the resolution.
It also extends the mandate of the Panel of Experts that assists the Sanctions Committee for a period of 13 months from the date of the adoption of the resolution.
The resolution adds two individuals to the sanctions list.
The Security Council introduced sanctions against Haiti in October 2022.
China welcomes the adoption of the renewal of the Haiti sanctions regime targeting Haitian gangs, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN.
In an explanation after the vote, Fu said the sanctions regime is a key measure to contain violent crimes and improve the security situation in Haiti.
Through the efforts of China and other council members, Friday's resolution requests UN member states to take effective measures to strengthen border control, prevent trafficking of weapons, support the Haitian authorities in stepping up the oversight of weapons and ammunition, and report the progress in terms of implementation to the Sanctions Committee and its Panel of Experts, he said.
Fu said China stands ready to continue working with the international community and play a constructive role in helping Haiti emerge from the crises and achieve independence and self-reliance at an early date.
UN Security Council renews Haiti sanctions regime
UN Security Council renews Haiti sanctions regime
