''I am delighted that today, the Security Council has directly answered this call with UNSC Resolution 2699 (2023), which mandates the Multinational Security Support Mission to reinforce the Haiti National Police with operational support and other joint interventions,'' Ruto stated. The United Nations Security Council has approved the deployment of a multinational force led by Kenyan police to restore peace and tranquillity in the gang-controlled Caribbean nation, Haiti. The council comprises 15 countries, with the United States, United Kingdom, China, France, and Russia having Veto powers. UN Security Council will also announce a framework for the mission, with a review expected to be conducted every nine months. In September, Kenya and the United States and Kenya signed a Ksh 14.8 billion defense deal agreement as part of US support for Kenya’s Security mission.

Source: Daily Nation October 03, 2023 04:14 UTC