The African country’s uniformed personnel arrived in Haiti in June 2024 and have since reported more than 20 casualties, including deaths and injuries.

A few hours ago, a resolution was adopted by the United Nations to replace the MSS with a mission called the Gang Suppression Force, comprised of 5,500 men, with complete autonomy and lethal power.

Last June, Nairobi announced that it could review its commitment to combat gangs in Haiti, as the international community continued to fail to fulfill the promises made to the African country. In this regard, Kenyan President William Ruto issued a warning to the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

Ruto expressed concern about the international community’s stance regarding the MSS in Haiti, which his nation had previously led.

He pointed out the serious deficiencies in support for this task and denounced that of the 2,500 troops to be deployed, less than 40% are present in Haiti.

The MSS is lacking financial resources, having only received 11% of the funds needed for the first year, Ruto argued, as quoted by the Haiti Libre newspaper.

He warned that key contracts for the mission’s logistical operations are about to expire and that, without clear guidance from the UN Security Council, Kenya will not be able to continue leading the operation.

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