The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission provided an update on the Haiti mission’s present status.
In a post on its X handle, the MSS highlighted many regions where the Kenyan-led mission was conducting operations, as well as the progress made in major hotspot areas.
MSS also promised to restore order and provide vital assistance to the Haitian government as the country battles a gang war.
MSS claimed that progress was being made in several hotspot sites, including the international airport, port authority headquarters, police college, and fuel terminal, among others.
“Despite gangs trying frantically to change their tactics, MSS has remained steadfast in its security operations that are currently being focused and the impact felt at Toussaint Louverture International Airport (TLIA), Carrefour Drouillard, Cazeau, Carrefour l’aeroport, IGHNP Building, National Port Authority (APN), Champ de Mars, Solino, Fort National, National Police College, Pont Sonde, Carrefour Paye, l’Estere, La Croix and Petite Rivière, Vivi Mitchell, Downtown, Delmas, Torcelle, Bourdon, Christ Roi, and Varreux Fuel Terminal,” the post read in part.
The announcement comes as the United States of America (USA) is stepping up its efforts to modernize the MSS mission.
The US is urging the Kenyan-led force to be a United Nations peacekeeping mission, citing the escalating gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The UN Security Council is currently reviewing a draft resolution proposed by the United States to expedite this process.
The resolution asks Secretary-General António Guterres to accelerate contingency preparations for the transition, which may take months.
Furthermore, the Haitian government has requested a UN peacekeeping mission, which is supported by the Organization of American States.
However, the initiative has elicited conflicting reactions from Haitians.
The update emphasized the UN’s role in the mission’s actions and provided information about the framework in which the mission functioned.
“While the mission is led by a coalition of willing states, MSSM operates under the broader framework of the UN Security Council mandate,” the mission notified.
“This provides legitimacy and a coordinated approach, aligning the mission’s activities with international law and humanitarian standards.” The mission stated that the mission’s success was dependent on a multifaceted approach focusing on teamwork, resource mobilization, and strategic tactical planning.
The MSSM also invited the international community to contribute to their efforts.
“The MSSM currently represents a critical opportunity for the international community to help the country break its cycle of violence and instability,” the MSSM stated.
“However, its success hinges on strategic execution, sufficient resources, and building trust with the Haitian people.”
“The MSSM currently represents a critical opportunity for the international community to help the country break its cycle of violence and instability,” they added.
“However, its success hinges on strategic execution, sufficient resources, and building trust with the Haitian people.” In the statement, the mission also emphasized the collaborative efforts with the Haitian National Police that have resulted in an enhancement of the HNP.
“The mission includes training and logistical support for the HNP, which has struggled with limited resources and personnel in its attempts to combat the escalating violence,” the mission claimed.“
Enhanced training, strategic advisory, and improved equipment have boosted HNP’s effectiveness in law enforcement.” Kenyan President William Ruto has committed an additional 600 officers for deployment this month.
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