In a note, Godfrey Otunge, the Kenyan Commander of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) recalls that the primary mandate of the mission, sanctioned by the United Nations, is to help create the security conditions conducive to the Haitian government's objective of organizing free and fair elections.

As part of this mission, in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Mission continues to conduct joint operations and patrols aimed at disrupting gang activities and securing critical government infrastructure. These efforts are crucial to stabilizing the nation and ensuring the security of its citizens.

The Mission is currently still in the deployment phase and awaiting the arrival of additional troops from contributing countries, to move to the decisive operations phase.

In the meantime, the Mission and the PNH will continue to carry out their tasks with the support of the Haitian people. Commander Godfrey Otunge wishes to express his gratitude to the Haitian people for their continued support and cooperation in jointly addressing the gang threats affecting Haiti.

IH/ S/ iciHaiti