Haiti’s leadership, under Fritz Alphonse Jean, is dealing with severe gang violence in Port Au Prince, where gangs control 85% of the capital. International support continues despite USAID cuts, with a Kenyan-led force actively working to restore order after the assassination of President Moise in 2021. Jean calls for national unity in the face of these challenges.
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, led by Fritz Alphonse Jean, is focused on addressing the severe issue of rampant street gangs, which have perpetrated new attacks in Port Au Prince. These gangs currently control 85% of the capital, and Jean emphasized the urgent need for unity, declaring, “Our country is at war and we need to be unified in order to win it.”
Despite Haiti being included in cuts to USAID by the Trump administration, the Kenyan-led Multi-National Support Mission, comprising 800 personnel, remains active, showing commitment to Haitian stability. Kenyan President William Ruto has assured that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dedicated to fostering collaboration, with plans still underway to support the mission.
The UN Security Council authorized the security force in 2023. This force, although outnumbered, aims to restore hope and reinforce the deteriorating law and order in Haiti. The situation worsened dramatically after President Jovenel Moise was assassinated by Colombian mercenaries on July 7, 2021, leaving the country’s democratic framework perilously weak as thousands died and over a million became homeless.
Haiti is facing critical challenges with street gangs controlling most of Port Au Prince. The Transitional Presidential Council is seeking unity to combat this crisis. Despite US aid cuts, international support, including the Kenyan-led mission, aims to restore order. The assassination of President Moise intensified these issues, highlighting the need for a stable leadership to rebuild democracy and provide security.
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