UN Secretary General Asks UNSC To Consider Haitis Request For International Forces

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to consider Haiti's request for the deployment of an international contingent in the country, which faces a cholera outbreak amid a deteriorating security situation.

"The Secretary-General urges the international community, including the members of the Security Council, to consider as of matter of urgency the request by the Haitian Government for the immediate deployment of an international specialized armed force to address the humanitarian crisis, including securing the free movement of water, fuel, food and medical supplies from main ports and airports to communities and health care facilities," Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said in a Sunday statement.

According to the spokesman, Guterres submitted a letter to the Security Council on Sunday, with options for enhanced security support to Haiti.