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September 30, 2025
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UN Security Council takes key vote to decide fate of Kenya-led mission in Haiti

UN Security Council takes key vote to decide fate of Kenya-led mission in Haiti

The resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and Panama, seeks a new Chapter VII mandate that would authorize the deployment of more than 5,500 personnel—over five times the size of the current MSS. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The UN Security Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a resolution that could transform the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti into a larger Gang Suppression Force (GSF). This vote comes as the existing MSS mandate expires on October 2, amid escalating gang violence in Haiti.

  • The proposed GSF seeks a Chapter VII mandate, authorizing the deployment of more than 5,500 personnel, over five times the size of the current MSS.
  • President William Ruto highlighted that the current MSS has been operating at only 40 percent capacity due to inadequate resources.
  • The United States announced fresh sanctions against two former Haitian lawmakers and expects greater burden-sharing, with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stating, "The United States cannot continue to bear the lion’s share of the financial burden."

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