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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 22, 2025
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Ruto urges stronger global backing for Haiti security mission
Ruto urges stronger global backing for Haiti security mission..
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto has urged the international community to bolster its support for the Haiti security mission, warning that insufficient sustained backing could jeopardize progress. He highlighted significant improvements in Haiti's security since the deployment of international police units in June 2024, despite the mission operating at only 40 percent capacity.
- Kenya leads the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission with 735 officers out of 989, with contributions from Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Canada.
- The mission lacks the expected 2,500 personnel, armored vehicles, and adequate logistical support, putting officers at risk.
- President Ruto criticized delays and stressed the need for a predictable resource package, a clear mandate, and broader international commitment as the mission's mandate expires.
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