US reiterates commitment to supporting Haiti amid ongoing challenges

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The United States has committed to providing ongoing support to the people of Haiti as they work to address the challenges facing their country, including violence and instability, the White House said in a statement.

The US this week hosted a roundtable discussion with civil rights groups to discuss the impact of the ongoing gang violence and instability in Haiti and what support the United States can provide to help the Haitian people.

Jon Finer, the Principal Deputy National Security Advisor, emphasized the commitment of the United States to support the Haitian people and outlined the steps that are being taken by the United States in collaboration with international partners to address the instability in Haiti.

He noted that the United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Haiti, providing over $170 million since October 2022, and expressed the importance of bolstering Haitian-driven efforts to restore political stability and address the deep humanitarian needs in Haiti.

The roundtable participants, including the National Urban League, the National Action Network, the NAACP, the Institute of the Black World, and the National Coalition for Haitian Rights, shared their advice and perspectives on the urgent need for more international assistance for Haiti and the need to raise public awareness about the deep security challenges that Haitians are facing.

They also highlighted the importance of bolstering Haitian-driven efforts to restore political stability and address the deep humanitarian needs in Haiti, drawing upon support from Haitian diaspora and Black communities in the United States.