U.S. empowers Kenya to determine multinational force needs for Haiti

The United States has delegated to Kenya the responsibility of defining the needs of the multinational force that will be sent to Haiti.

In addition, the US is committed to fostering a United Nations Security Council resolution to provide legal coverage for this deployment.

During the presentation of the monthly Security Council work program, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield did not specify her country’s specific contribution after Kenya announced its readiness to lead the Haitian mission and provide a thousand police officers.

The US will work on a resolution to back this initiative, said the ambassador, although the exact timeline for the resolution is uncertain.

When asked about possible Russian opposition, Thomas-Greenfield expressed optimism, perceiving that the situation in Haiti requires attention and hoping for a consensus among the Council members.

She also emphasized that the force is not a conventional interposition force but a police action aimed at stabilizing Haiti and enabling it to resume its political process.

Meanwhile, US State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, assured support and resources for the operation, but mentioned that it is too early to provide specific details.

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, praised Kenya’s offer to lead the multinational force for Haiti and appealed to more countries to join the effort.

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