The government of Haiti expressed optimism for a prompt and favorable resolution, after the decision by a Kenyan court to reject Nairobi’s proposal to send police personnel to bolster the security forces of the tumultuous island nation.
The government of Haiti has long asked for foreign assistance to address its escalating security situation, but the new verdict has cast doubt on the future of a multinational force backed by the UN.
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The United States and other countries who had previously ruled out deploying their soldiers on the ground applauded Kenya’s government’s recent statement that it was prepared to send up to 1,000 personnel.
In a recent release statement, the Haitian government announced that it was “following developments in Kenya and expects a swift and positive outcome.”
The stamen also added that it would like to express gratitude to the various nations that offered assistance, “like to thank the many countries that have come forward to offer various types of aid to restore order and security as soon as possible.”
The Kenyan government has promised to appeal the decision of the high court.
President William Ruto of Kenya has referred to the project as a “mission for humanity,” in keeping with his nation’s long history of supporting peacekeeping efforts across the world.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Armed gangs have been waging bloody war on the country for years, destroying the public health and economic systems in the process.
The nation descended into even more anarchy following President Jovenel Moise’s death in 2021. Since 2016, there have been no elections, and the president is still unfilled.
The international effort, which was first authorized over a year ago, has envisioned Kenyan police going on the attack with their colleagues from Haiti, who are overpowered and outgunned by gang members who roam the country.
Early in October, the mission received approval from the UN Security Council.
Haiti exhorted its people in the statement, “to remain calm, to support our security forces and not to allow themselves to be intimidated by disinformation campaigns and threats of violence.”
