- UN has extended its mission in Haiti (BINUH) until January 31, 2026
- The resolution was backed by both the US and Panama
- Haiti’s capital is largely controlled by armed gangs, with over 80% affected
- More than 27,000 people were displaced last week due to new attacks
- Despite pushing support abroad, the US still faces criticism over how it treats Haitians living under TPS
- Many Haitians, Venezuelans, and others in the US remain uncertain about their legal stay
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously agreed to keep its support office in Haiti (BINUH) running until ethe nd of January 2026. The decision was pushed forward by the United States and Panama to help Haiti through a difficult time marked by violence and political turmoil.
Haiti’s main city, Port-au-Prince, is still under the grip of armed gangs, with reports showing that they now control over 80% of the city. The unrest has spread to other areas, forcing more than 27,000 people to flee from the central region just last week. The UN says its continued presence is critical to protect civilians and help the country stay on track with governance.
While the US publicly supports peace-building in Haiti, many Haitians living inside the United States are still uncertain about their future. Past moves by the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) left over 500,000 people, mostly from Haiti, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Afghanistan, in legal limbo.
Though the Biden administration reversed some of those decisions, legal battles continue. TPS for Ethiopians ends in December 2025, and for Somalians and Yemenis in March 2026. Haitians and Venezuelans facing court cases are still waiting for answers, as many could soon lose their protected status.
The US faces criticism for supporting Haiti’s recovery abroad, while making life more uncertain for Haitians already residing in America. For now, the UN mission remains in place, but the question remains: Will those fleeing the same crisis receive the same compassion on US soil?
