They have started operations in a low-key way with the Haitian National Police, and I think that's what needs to happen—the gang suppression force needs to be given the opportunity to function. They need the resources and the manpower. They need to be able to function, but to function in a way that is in line with international child protection standards. We know that children make up 30% to 50% of the armed groups. If you think about the military operations, children are on the front lines and face a high risk of being casualties.
First, though, we need to re-establish security through the gang suppression force. That's the first thing.
The second thing is, what's next? In the areas that are “liberated” by the GSF, what happens? We need to ensure that support is coming into those areas. People need to see that there's an alternative to living under the control of the armed groups. Systems need to be put in place. Schools have to open. Water has to be provided. Hospitals have to be functional. That's where the UN and other partners come in. That's the second thing.
The third thing is reconciliation. Haiti is a divided, fragmented country right now after years of conflict by the armed groups. How do you heal a country? How do you make them come together? Honestly, the World Cup at the moment is helping a lot, because Haiti, as you know, is in the World Cup for the first time in 53 years. This is what is needed. We need to bring the country together and go forward towards elections as soon as possible.