President William Ruto has emphasized that Kenya has adhered to all necessary protocols in deploying troops to Haiti to support peace efforts.
In a recent interview with VOA following his meeting with US President Joe Biden, Ruto expressed Kenya’s commitment to assisting Haiti in its current state of turmoil.
Ruto highlighted that Kenya has a long history of contributing troops to peacekeeping missions, having previously done so in 47 other countries.
He emphasized that Haiti would not be an exception, as it is a shared responsibility among nations to uphold principles such as self-determination, democracy, the rule of law, and peace.
The situation in Haiti has been dire, with violent gang groups controlling a significant portion of the capital, Port-au-Prince.
The nation has been in political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. With the country lacking a political authority, the need for international intervention is paramount.
Ruto revealed that Kenya’s cabinet has fully complied with a Kenyan court order requiring an agreement between Kenya and Haiti to facilitate the deployment of Kenyan troops.
Furthermore, Ruto secured an official document from the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti, acknowledging a deal signed between Kenya and the former Haitian prime minister in Nairobi in March.
This agreement paved the way for the dispatch of 1,000 Kenyan troops to lead a United Nations-approved mission to Haiti.
In a recent statement, President Ruto of Kenya emphasized the country’s commitment to deploying troops in compliance with U.N. regulations and requirements, based on an agreement with the Transitional Presidential Council.
Ruto made it clear that Kenya has fulfilled all legal and international obligations necessary for the deployment of the police contingent.
Although the Kenyan President did not specify a date for the deployment, Ruto assured that it would happen once all conditions are met in Haiti and with the Transitional Presidential Council.
Ruto also addressed criticisms that Nairobi has neglected conflicts on the continent, pointing to Kenya’s long-standing presence in Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan.
He stressed the importance of dialogue and inclusivity in resolving conflicts, particularly in Sudan, advocating for a Sudanese-led conversation involving women, civil society, and political parties to achieve lasting peace.
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