A source has informed Reuters that a delegation from Kenya has arrived in Haiti and is currently meeting with the head of the country’s national police force (PNH). The purpose of this meeting is to assess the possibility of leading a United Nations-backed security force that will assist the police in combating heavily armed gangs.
It is important to note that the government of Haiti had initially requested international security assistance in October last year. However, many countries have been hesitant to support the administration of unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry, due to concerns about corruption allegations.
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has continuously urged the international community to provide their support. Last month, Kenya became the first country to express its readiness to lead such a force. Hence, the Kenyan delegation’s visit is a significant step in this direction.
The source mentioned that the Kenyan delegation will be meeting Frantz Elbe, who is the head of Haiti’s National Police. This meeting will play a crucial role in the assessment process.
Following the assessment, the decision to deploy a security force to Haiti will be put to a vote at the United Nations Security Council. This signifies that the final determination regarding the potential involvement of a UN-backed security force in Haiti will be made by the Security Council after considering all relevant factors.
The report of this development was compiled by Ralph Tedy Erol, and the article was written by Sarah Morland. Isabel Woodford was responsible for editing the piece.
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