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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Thursday, 9 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Haiti: Organised Crime

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether his Department will provide support to Haitian police to help tackle the increase in violence from criminal gangs.

Answer

The UK remains concerned by the deteriorating security situation in Haiti that exacerbates pre-existing humanitarian and economic crises. On 9 April, the Foreign Secretary announced a £5 million UK contribution to the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, the main role of which is to work in collaboration with the Haitian National Police to tackle gang-related violence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25438
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Police Organised crime Haiti
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk