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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>A year after the arrival of the first Kenyan police contingent in Haiti, top Haitian and United Nations officials gathered in Port-au-Prince on Thursday to commemorate the milestone and reaffirm their commitment to restoring peace in the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 800 Kenyan police officers are deployed under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), a U.N.-backed initiative aimed at helping Haiti\u2019s overwhelmed national police counter increasingly powerful armed gangs. They are joined by security forces from Jamaica, Guatemala, and El Salvador.<\/p>\n

Mari\u0301a Isabel Salvador, Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General in Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), emphasized the importance of the MSS to Haiti\u2019s fragile security landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe critical role the MSS resolution plays [is] in providing operational support to the Haitian National Police by building its capacity through the planning and conduct of joint security operations,\u201d she said. \u201c[It] works to counter gangs and improve security conditions in Haiti.\u201d<\/p>\n

Force Commander of the mission, Godfrey Otunge, began his remarks with a moment of silence for Haitian and Kenyan officers killed in the line of duty. He acknowledged the complexity of the task ahead but remained hopeful.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are aware of the importance of the journey to a lasting peace is not always easy. It is complex and challenging,\u201d Otunge said. \u201cHowever, with continued support, commitments, and collaboration, I firmly believe that we can build a Haiti where conflict is replaced by tranquillity and the Haitian people can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the growing international support, the mission continues to face significant hurdles. Gangs currently control an estimated 85% of Port-au-Prince and are expanding their grip. A lack of consistent funding has also slowed progress.<\/p>\n

In an effort to boost resources, the U.S. State Department earlier this year approved waivers for $40.7 million in foreign assistance. This funding is intended to support forward operating bases, medical services, and vehicle maintenance for the mission and the Haitian police.<\/p>\n

This marks the fourth major foreign intervention in Haiti since the 1990s. For many Haitians, the MSS represents a fragile but vital opportunity to reclaim control of their country and restore basic security and dignity in daily life.<\/p>\n

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