Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) have made measurable gains in restoring order in gang-ridden areas of Port-au-Prince.
In an update on the ongoing mission issued on August 5, MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka reported that joint patrols between the MSS and Haitian National Police (PNH) are maintaining a strong presence in the capital and surrounding areas, including Petite Rivière, Liancourt, and Pont Sondé.
These round-the-clock operations, MSS states, have been credited with enabling the smooth completion of the country’s National Secondary IV (NS4) examinations.
“Despite the continued threat of gang violence, our collaboration with the Haitian National Police is yielding tangible results in ensuring public safety and operational freedom,” Ombaka said in a statement.
The MSS has also taken the responsibility of guarding key national infrastructure, including Haiti’s main international airport and seaport, while working to keep major transport routes open in areas like Downtown Port-au-Prince, Delmas, and Thomassin.
Anti-Gang Operations in Haiti
Armed gangs have continued efforts to disrupt road access, but security forces have reportedly repelled multiple attacks, including attempts to overrun the Telesco area and the Savien Police Station in Pont Sondé.
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“Swift and coordinated responses by MSS troops have neutralized these threats, demonstrating growing effectiveness and resilience in the face of escalating violence.”
In a move to rapid response and security presence, Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) have been established in Pont Sondé, Downtown Port-au-Prince, and at the Haitian Police Academy.
Officials say the bases are improving patrol reach, cutting response times, and solidifying control in previously unstable areas.
Gunfire Reported Near US Embassy in Port-au-Prince
This comes a day after concerns over the safety of the Kenyan police officers serving in the UN mission in Haiti were raised, following reports of heavy gunfire near the US embassy in the war-torn country.
On August 5, the United States issued a security alert following heavy gunfire near the embassy amid escalating gun violence.
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In the alert, the US embassy urged its citizens to avoid Port-au-Prince, Tabarre, and the area around the embassy.
“There is heavy gunfire reported in the Tabarre area near the U.S. Embassy. U.S. government personnel have paused all official movement outside the embassy compound,” the alert stated.
The MSS, largely led by Kenyan police, expressed gratitude towards the Haitian people, local authorities, and diplomatic stakeholders for continued support.
The security mission comes amid rising international concern over Haiti’s worsening gang violence and institutional collapse.
The Kenyan-led deployment is part of a UN-backed plan to stabilize the country, with more nations expected to contribute support.
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