The United States backs the Kenya-led security mission helping Haiti. Officials made this clear Monday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Caribbean Community Chair Mia Mottley. America stands with CARICOM against forces trying to destabilize Haiti further. The State Department expressed full support for both regional partners working to restore peace.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed American backing for international efforts to confront Haiti's criminal gangs. The United States continues talking with governments across the region about the crisis. About 800 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti in June 2024 as part of the security mission. The UN Security Council approved this operation last October, though it remains separate from United Nations forces. The mission depends entirely on voluntary contributions from supporting nations.
Political problems have troubled Haiti for decades, but gang violence recently exploded. Armed groups currently control most of Port-au-Prince, the capital city. Kenya leads what will become a larger 2,500-officer force, drawing personnel from several countries. Their task involves helping Haitian authorities regain control from powerful criminal organizations. The international community hopes this approach can restore basic safety to Haiti's communities.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed American backing for international efforts to confront Haiti's criminal gangs. The United States continues talking with governments across the region about the crisis. About 800 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti in June 2024 as part of the security mission. The UN Security Council approved this operation last October, though it remains separate from United Nations forces. The mission depends entirely on voluntary contributions from supporting nations.
Political problems have troubled Haiti for decades, but gang violence recently exploded. Armed groups currently control most of Port-au-Prince, the capital city. Kenya leads what will become a larger 2,500-officer force, drawing personnel from several countries. Their task involves helping Haitian authorities regain control from powerful criminal organizations. The international community hopes this approach can restore basic safety to Haiti's communities.
