By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorThe UN Security Council on Monday night endorsed the deployment of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti, paving the way for countries such as Kenya to send their pledged armed personnel to the Caribbean country. Read: Kenya-Haiti mission faces controversy over legalityThe Council passed the resolution under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which signals the situation in Haiti a threat to global peace and security. AdvertisementAfrican countries in the Council; Mozambique, Gabon and Ghana, said the resolution would be an “important stepping stone” to address the security situation in Haiti, now under the grip of violent gangs. “We highly praise Kenya for offering to lead the Multinational Security Support Mission. Jamaica, Antigua and Berbuda, Belize, Senegal, Spain, Suriname and the Bahamas are also expected to send personnel.

Source: Daily Nation October 03, 2023 07:28 UTC