INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a significant shift, the United Nations is contemplating the replacement of the Kenya-led police mission in Haiti with a full-fledged UN
peacekeeping operation.This development comes amid ongoing security challenges and funding concerns for the current multinational force
The United States and Ecuador have circulated a draft resolution proposing this change.Their initiative aims to address the persistent gang
in Haiti as part of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support mission
Authorized in October 2023, this force aims to assist the Haitian National Police in combating gang activity.However, the mission has faced
Security Crossroads: UN Considers Replacing Kenya-led Mission with Peacekeepers
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and Canada have provided most of the financial support thus far
The proposed transition to a UN peacekeeping operation could potentially resolve these funding issues.Unlike the current mission, which
relies on voluntary contributions, UN peacekeeping operations are financed through a dedicated budget
peacekeepers and allegations of sexual abuse by UN personnel.Many Haitians remain skeptical of foreign interventions
Some view UN peacekeepers as an occupying force, complicating efforts to gain local support for any new mission.Despite these challenges,
the security situation in Haiti remains dire
Gangs control up to 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, engaging in widespread violence, kidnappings, and other criminal activities.As the
UN Security Council deliberates this proposal, the international community must carefully consider the implications of replacing the
Kenya-led mission.The success of any future intervention will depend on addressing past mistakes, ensuring proper funding, and gaining the
trust of the Haitian people.
