Haiti is grappling with severe gang violence, controlling eighty-five percent of Port Au Prince. The Transitional Presidential Council, led by Fritz Alphonse Jean, calls for unity amidst these challenges. The Kenyan-led Multi-National Support Mission provides security support, while Haiti’s democracy hangs by a thread following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Haiti is currently under the leadership of the Transitional Presidential Council, headed by Fritz Alphonse Jean. He has publicly acknowledged the severity of the gang violence affecting the capital, Port Au Prince, where gangs now control eighty-five percent of the area. Jean emphasized the need for national unity, stating, “Our country is at war and we need to be unified in order to win it.”
Despite being the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere and facing funding cuts from the Trump administration to USAID, Haiti’s security remains bolstered by the Kenyan-led Multi-National Support Mission. This mission, consisting of eight hundred personnel out of a thousand, continues to operate effectively. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed in a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, their commitment to enhancing cooperation in addressing Haiti’s security challenges.
Authorized by the UN Security Council in 2023, this security force provides a critical support system for Haitian authorities amidst the country’s ongoing turmoil. The situation deteriorated further after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021, which was carried out by Colombian mercenaries. Since this pivotal event, Haiti’s democracy has faced extreme challenges, with thousands of casualties and over a million individuals displaced.
In summary, Haiti confronts formidable challenges from rampant gang violence, with a significant portion of Port Au Prince under gang control. The Transitional Presidential Council’s leadership, alongside international support through the Multi-National Support Mission, offers a glimmer of hope. However, the assassination of President Moise marked a critical turning point for Haiti’s governance, putting the survival of democracy in grave jeopardy.
Original Source: www.vaticannews.va
