Kenya’s Police Chief In Haiti Gives Statement Following Garry Conille’s Removal
Godfrey Otunge, the Head of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, has reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the Caribbean nation as gang violence escalates.
In a statement to the press on Monday, November 11, the police chief stated that the peacekeepers’ principal job will be to help create a conducive climate for free and fair elections in Haiti, as mandated by the United Nations.
Otunge stated that the foreign officers would continue to collaborate closely with Haitian cops on combined operations to dismantle gang activity and secure important government facilities.
He also acknowledged the peacekeepers’ progress toward restoring peace in the war-torn country.
According to the police commander, the unplanned actions were critical in stabilizing numerous communities now under gang control and assuring the safety of the nation’s residents.
The primary mandate of the United Nations' sanctioned Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to the Republic of Haiti is to assist in creating the security conditions conducive to the Government of Haiti’s goal of holding free and fair elections.
— Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (@MSSMHaiti) November 11, 2024
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Otunge further stated that the mission was still in the deployment phase and was gradually transforming into a full-fledged operation, aided by the arrival of extra security personnel from contributing countries.
In his briefing, the police commander praised Haitians and expressed confidence in their sustained support and collaboration in combating gang-related dangers, which have slowed the country’s growth.
“The collaboration between the MSS and HNP is crucial to bringing about the necessary stability for the progress and prosperity of Haiti. However, the MSS and the HNP will continue to do this with the support of the Haitian people,” Otunge stated.
“The MSS therefore reaffirms its commitment to the people of Haiti and pledges that we will continue to steadfastly support the efforts of the HNP to restore law and order to the Republic,” he added.
The most recent report came barely two days after the Haiti Presidential Council ousted Garry Conille as the country’s prime minister after six-month rule.
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An executive decree issued on Monday, November 11, announced the selection of Alix Didier Fils Aime, 52, as the new Head of State, succeeding Garry Conille.
The executive order was signed by eight of the presidential council’s nine members.
Despite his dismissal, Conille has now contested the ruling that validated his removal, contesting its validity. Conille claims that only Parliament has the authority to remove him from his position as president.
A nine-member presidential council nominated Garry Conille as Haiti’s Prime Minister in June of this year, following the resignation of Conille’s predecessor, Ariel Henry, in May 2024.
Kenya’s Police Chief In Haiti Gives Statement Following Garry Conille’s Removal
