Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
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The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti is an international police force approved by the United Nations Security Council on 2 October 2023 to assist the government of Haiti in restoring law and order amid worsening civil strife and gang violence since 2018.[1]
Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti | |
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Active | January 1, 2024 |
Country | Haiti |
Allegiance | United Nations |
Type | Multinational force |
Size | 1,000+ |
The mission will be led by Kenya and coordinated with the Haitian National Police; though backed by the UNSC, it is not a United Nations operation.[2] Personnel have been pledged by Caribbean Community members Jamaica, Bahamas, Guyana, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Bangladesh, Benin, and Chad.[3] Then-Kenyan Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua stated that Spain, Senegal and Chile would likely deploy security personnel.[4][5]
The United States has pledged $200 million to the mission and an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid.[6] Canada announced $123 million to support Haiti, including $80.5 million for the mission.[7][8] As of March 2024, the U.N. indicated that $78 million had been formally pledged, of which only $10.8 million was deposited, by Canada and France.[3][9]