As gangs in Haiti continue to expand the areas under their control and show no signs of holding back on terrorizing the population, decisive action has been taken by the UN Security Council to fight back against the violence they are perpetrating.

Unit will have up to 5,500 soldiers and police officers who will tackle the violence that has overwhelmed the country

International mission would surge personnel in Haiti, with mandate to 'neutralise, isolate, and deter' gangs.

The security force can deploy up to 5,500 uniformed personnel, five times the size of the current law enforcement mission.

As gangs in Haiti continue to expand the areas under their control and show no signs of holding back on terrorizing the population, decisive action has been taken by the UN…