The president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has publicly announced his support for a U.N. peacekeeping mission to address the ongoing issue of gang violence that continues to overwhelm authorities in the country. This marks the first time a Haitian government official has expressed support for such a mission since the U.S. proposed it earlier this month as a means to bolster the resources of the current U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya.
The current mission, which began with the arrival of Kenyan police officers in late June, is facing challenges due to a shortage of personnel and funding. Despite the presence of nearly 400 Kenyan officers and additional support from Jamaica, the mission falls significantly short of the 2,500 personnel pledged by various countries.
