UN approves Haiti sanctions, imposes measures on gang leader

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The UN Security Council approved sanctions on Friday including an asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo on anyone who threatens the peace or stability of Haiti. They immediately imposed the measures on a top gang leader in the country, Jimmy Cherizier. He is Haiti's most powerful gang leader.

The 15-member council had voted unanimously to adopt the resolution drafted by the United States and Mexico.

Source(s): Reuters