"The Secretary-General reaffirms the need for urgent action, including providing financial support to the Multinational Security Assistance Mission, which is not affiliated with the United Nations, to address the urgent security needs of the Haitian people and prevent the country from further descending into chaos," said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during a press briefing on Monday, March 4, 2024. "The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the rapid deterioration of the security situation in Port-au-Prince, where armed gangs have intensified their attacks on critical infrastructure over the weekend, including police stations and two prisons in the Haitian capital," Dujarric stated. "The Secretary-General also calls on the Haitian government and other political actors to quickly agree on the necessary measures to advance the political process towards the restoration of democratic institutions through holding elections," he added.