The United States has reiterated its support for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti.
In a statement on Monday, the US said that it also supports efforts by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chaired by the Prime Minister of Mia Mottley, in ensuring stability in Haiti.
The statement followed a meeting between the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and PM Mottley.
The US said it supports the Caribbean Community for condemning any action intended at further destabilising Haiti.
“Following discussions between the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of State with Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Mia Mottley, the United States supports the statement by CARICOM condemning any actions to destabilize Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council,” State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
“The United States supports the efforts by the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission and CARICOM to assist the government in its efforts to bring peace and stability to Haiti in the face of armed criminal gangs.”
Bruce added that the United States continues to consult with governments across the region over Haiti.
The number of Kenyan cops in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) is 800.
The Kenyan team arrived in Haiti in June 2024 to help in containing the gangs.
The security mission was approved by the U.N. Security Council in October 2023 to support Haiti's authorities in fighting criminal gangs in the Caribbean country.
It is not a United Nations operation and currently relies on voluntary contributions.
Haiti has suffered from decades of political instability, but in recent months, the Caribbean country has seen a surge in violence with gangs now controlling 80 percent of the capital Port-au-Prince.
The Kenyan team is part of a UN-approved international force that will be made up of 2,500 officers from various countries.
