France, Jan. 31 -- As Haiti's crisis deepens, marked by rampant gang violence and political instability, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged the United Nations to consider a peacekeeping mission. Macron meton Wednesday in Paris with Haiti's transitional president, Leslie Voltaire.

The Elysee Palace reaffirmed France's commitment to supporting Haiti's security efforts and mobilising international partners, particularly within the European Union.

"The Haitian people can count on the solidarity of France, which has always been present in Port-au-Prince," the Elysee said, adding that restoring security was an absolute priority.

Escalating gang violence in Haiti claimed over 5,600 lives last year.

France has been helping the Haitian...