The U.N. Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti until October 2025, amid escalating gang violence that has destabilized the nation. Despite the U.S. and Ecuador's push to transform the MSS into a formal peacekeeping mission, opposition from China and Russia led to the removal of such language from the resolution. The MSS, currently funded by voluntary contributions, aims to assist the Haitian National Police but remains underfunded and under-resourced despite some progress. The mission has been challenged by insufficient equipment and logistics, and the violence continues to displace hundreds of thousands of Haitians. The unanimous vote reflects global support for Haiti, with U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield emphasizing the international community's commitment to restoring security and stability in the country.