Security Council renews Haiti sanctions for a year, with Russia abstaining
Oct. 14, 2026 — The UN Security Council renewed its Haiti sanctions for one year, 14-0 with Russia abstaining, keeping an arms embargo, travel ban and asset freeze aimed at those behind gang violence, the UN said. Nine people and two groups are listed. Gangs control much of Port-au-Prince, about 1.5 million people have been displaced, and more than 3,000 were killed between October 2025 and April, UN News reported.
The wall: Russia's stated reason for abstaining was not included.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the UN's record of the Council vote and UN News' account)
Sources
- UN, Security Council Adopts Resolution 2831 (2026) Renewing Sanction Regime Concerning Haiti, SC/16476 (Oct. 14, 2026)
- UN News, Haiti sanctions renewed: Starving the gangs of bullets (Oct. 14, 2026)
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