The West African state of Benin has pledged 2,000 troops to the planned multinational force to bring stability to Haiti.
The United States says it will provide US$200 million as well as other forms of support to the effort, but has ruled out sending its own soldiers, reasoning that Port au Prince requires peace, democracy and stability and not the spectre of an occupying power.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield says the US is committed to providing the multi-national force with what it needs to deploy on the ground, including the required logistical support
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