U.N. Security Council OKs Sending Troops to Haiti
OAN’s James Meyers
10:35 AM – Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The U.N. Security Council has approved sending an international police force to Haiti to help combat gang violence.
On Monday, the U.N. Security Council voted to send a multinational armed force led by Kenya to the Caribbean nation, marking the first time in almost 20 years that a security force would be sent to the nation.
The move, drafted by the United States and Ecuador, was approved with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from Russia and China.
With the approved resolution, the force would be deployed for a year, with a subsequent evaluation taking place after nine months to see whether progress has been made.
The question of when the task force will be deployed has not yet been decided, however, even more countries are being encouraged to participate in aiding Haiti. The overall funding for the armed forces will be “voluntary contributions,” with U.S. officials stating that they will donate up to $200 million.
The decision comes after Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry made repeated calls for military assistance since over a year ago.
An adviser to Haitian Prime Minister Henry told the press that the government welcomed the vote, saying, “We await with impatience the mission to combat general insecurity.”
Haiti’s National Police has struggled to combat the violence on their own accord with close to 10,000 active officers in a country of more than 11 million people.
“More than just a simple vote, this is in fact an expression of solidarity with a population in distress,” said Jean Victor Généus, Haiti’s foreign affairs minister. “It’s a glimmer of hope for the people who have been suffering for too long.”
Additionally, it has not been made clear just how expansive the security force would be.
Kenya’s government had initially proposed sending 1,000 police officers, while Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua, and Barbuda have also pledged to send additional personnel to the Caribbean country.
After President Jovenel Moise’s murder in July 2021, Haiti is now hoping that with sturdy, deployed armed forces, it can once again organize general elections and restore peace and security.
According to U.N. statistics, from January 1st to August 15th, over 2,400 people in Haiti were reportedly killed, more than 950 kidnapped, and another 902 injured. More than 200,000 people have also reportedly had their homes taken over by gang members as they fight to control more territory.
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan thanked Kenya and other nations for their additional support of Haiti.
“We have taken an important step today, but our work to support the people of Haiti is not done,” Sullivan said.
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What were the reasons behind the U.N. Security Council’s decision to approve the deployment of an international police force to combat gang violence in Haiti?
Title: U.N. Security Council Approves Deploying International Police Force to Combat Gang Violence in Haiti
Introduction
On October 3, 2023, the U.N. Security Council voted in favor of sending an international police force to Haiti to tackle the rising levels of gang violence. This marks the first time in nearly 20 years that a security force will be deployed to the Caribbean nation. The move, supported by the United States and Ecuador, received 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from Russia and China.
Deployment and Evaluation
The multinational armed force, led by Kenya, will be deployed for a period of one year, with a subsequent evaluation taking place after nine months to assess the progress made. The exact timeline for deployment is yet to be determined, but more countries are being encouraged to participate in supporting Haiti. Funding for the armed forces will rely on voluntary contributions, with the United States pledging up to $200 million.
Haiti’s Call for Assistance
The decision comes in response to repeated calls for military assistance made by Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry over a year ago. The nation’s police force has struggled to combat violence independently, with close to 10,000 active officers serving in a country with a population of over 11 million. The Haitian government has eagerly welcomed the vote, expressing their impatience for the mission to combat general insecurity.
Solidarity and Hope for Haiti
The vote has been viewed as more than a simple endorsement, representing an expression of solidarity with a population that has been suffering from violence for far too long. Jean Victor Généus, Haiti’s foreign affairs minister, stated that it gives a glimmer of hope to the people who have been longing for relief.
Extent of the Security Force and International Support
The size and composition of the security force are yet to be determined. Kenya initially proposed sending 1,000 police officers, and other countries such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua, and Barbuda have also pledged to send additional personnel to support Haiti. The hope is that with a robust and deployed armed force, the country can once again organize general elections and restore peace and security after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021.
Conclusion
The approval of an international police force to combat gang violence in Haiti signifies a turning point in addressing the country’s security challenges. The deployment of the force, led by Kenya, aims to restore stability, safeguard the population, and create an environment conducive to progress and development. As more countries join forces to support Haiti, there is renewed hope that the nation can rebuild, recover, and move forward towards a brighter future.
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