2023-08-04 12:40:07
But the United Nations has been calling for the establishment of an intervention force in Haiti for months. It might finally materialize in the coming weeks. Kenya has unblocked the situation by announcing that it will be ready to lead such an operation and to contribute to it with 1000 policemen.
In the process, the Bahamas pledged to send 150 people. Jamaica has also indicated its intention to participate in the mission. But for now, “ nothing is decided “warned US Assistant Secretary of State Todd Robinson in an interview.
A Kenyan delegation is expected in Washington and Port-au-Prince at the end of August to discuss the establishment of such an operation, which will not be a classic peacekeeping mission of the MINUSTAH type. [Mission des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en Haïti, NDLR].
Different options possible
The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, must present the possible options in the coming days. This can range from a lightweight option that would only protect strategic facilities, such as the port and major roads. Or up to a robust mission, made up of police and soldiers authorized to use force to disarm the gangs.
Depending on the option chosen, the estimated cost of this intervention varies between 200 and 400 million dollars per year.
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