China pushes for U.N. arms embargo on Haiti criminal gangs

China asks UN for ban on small arms to Haiti amid gang violence

It could set up a stand-off with the United States, whose latest resolution does not reflect Beijing’s proposal.

China pushes UN to ban small arms to Haiti amid gang violence, diplomats

China has asked the United Nations Security Council to vote on banning small arms to Haiti, sanctioning the Caribbean nation's gang leaders, and even sending a regional police force to the violence-plagued island, diplomatic sources said Thursday.

China Urges UN to Ban Small Arms to Criminal Gangs in Haiti

China urged the U.N. Security Council on Thursday to try to cut off the supply of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to gangs in Haiti, which has been unable to stem an upsurge in criminal violence and kidnappings. Beijing also called for the council to demand an immediate halt to gang violence, criminal activities, roadblocks and the occupation of any public institution. It also wants the council to express its readiness to impose additio…

China Pushes For U.N. Arms Embargo On Haiti Criminal Gangs

China said on Thursday it wants the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo on criminal gangs in Haiti as the 15-member body negotiates a resolution to extend a U.N. political mission in the strife-torn Caribbean country. The council is due to vote on Friday when the mandate for the U.N. mission expires. But China, backed by Russia, has raised issues with the text drafted by the United States and Mexico. "The situation in Hai…

China pushes for U.N. arms embargo on Haiti criminal gangs

China said on Thursday it wants the United Nations Security Council to impose an arms embargo on criminal gangs in Haiti as the 15-member body negotiates a resolution to extend a U.N. political mission in the strife-torn Caribbean country.

China urges UN to ban small arms to criminal gangs in Haiti

China is urging the U.N. Security Council to try to cut off the supply of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to gangs in Haiti, which has been unable to stem an upsurge in criminal violence and kidnappings