Security Council Approves Political Mission For Haiti

The U.N. Security Council has approved a political mission to Haiti to replace the current mission focused on justice, human-rights and police issues, reports the Miami Herald. 

On Tuesday, the council approved the measure with 13 positive votes and two abstentions -- China and the Dominican Republic. 

Under the plan, the U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) would immediately succeed the U.N. Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) following the end of its mandate on...