Haiti has issued a heartfelt appeal to the international community for assistance in restoring security and stability in the nation, which is currently grappling with rampant gang violence. Criminal gangs have seized control of nearly the entire capital, Port-au-Prince, and its surrounding areas, plunging the country into chaos. Laurent Saint-Cyr, President of the Transitional President Council (TPC), made the plea during his address at the second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar. He specifically called on nations to contribute effectively to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), a United Nations Security Council-approved initiative established on September 30th. Saint-Cyr emphasized that operationalizing the GSF swiftly, while drawing lessons from the Multinational Security Support Mission, is a critical step toward international solidarity. He underscored that peace, stability, and security are essential for the social development that Haitians and people worldwide deserve. The GSF, authorized to deploy up to 5,550 personnel, aims to neutralize, isolate, and deter criminal gangs, secure critical infrastructure, and facilitate humanitarian access through intelligence-led operations. Saint-Cyr highlighted the TPC’s commitment, formed in April 2024, to restore security with international support and prepare for free and credible elections to fulfill the aspirations of the Haitian people. He also addressed the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which claimed 43 lives, left 21 injured, and 13 missing, exacerbating Haiti’s vulnerabilities. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach devastated communities in the southwest, where landslides and flooding have ravaged over 30 towns and villages. The Haitian government is prioritizing security, elections, humanitarian response, and economic recovery, including reintegrating former child soldiers through vocational training and relocating displaced individuals with dignity. Saint-Cyr stressed the urgent need for international support to transition from short-term aid to sustainable investment, ensuring long-term stability and development.