Kenya welcomes the decision of the UN Security Council to expand the mission in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council has approved a 12-month extension for the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, led by Kenya.

Pursuant to Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Council extended the current mandate set out in Resolution 2699 (2023) until October 2, 2025. This extension aims to support the Haitian National Police in maintaining security and preserving the achievements made by the MSS mission.

The decision was immediately welcomed by the Kenya National Police Agency.

“The National Police reaffirms its commitment to international law enforcement, working closely with the people of Haiti and partners supporting the MSS to ensure peace and security in Haiti,” the NPS said in a statement.

The UN Security Council authorized the mission in Haiti last year in response to escalating violence, criminal activity and human rights violations that threaten the peace, stability and security of Haiti and the surrounding region.

The mission’s objectives include restoring order, combating criminal gangs and enabling the interim government to operate effectively.

The first contingent of Kenyan police arrived in Haiti in June. Since then, they have worked alongside local personnel to successfully liberate several areas in the capital Port-au-Prince that were previously under the control of criminal gangs.