The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to extend sanctions against the flow of illicit firearms and other military equipment to Haiti. The resolution exempted the supply of firearms and military equipment used by the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) officers and Haitian police. President William Ruto addressing Kenyan Police Officers in Haiti when he made a stopover on September 21, 2024. We urge all Member States to diligently implement all provisions of this resolution,” the United States Mission in Haiti noted. As part of the fight to track down armed gangs throughout the national territory, the Haitian National Police continues its operations and interventions in several areas of the country,” read part of the statement by the Haitian National Police(HNP).

Source: Daily Nation October 19, 2024 16:40 UTC