Haiti – Politics: International concerns over the political crisis in Haiti
16/11/2024 09:14:57
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Martin Kimani, former Kenyan Ambassador to Washington and current Executive Director of the Center for International Cooperation at New York University, has expressed “dismay” following the dismissal of Prime Minister Garry Conille by the Presidential Transitional Council (PTC). ), which has sparked recent political movements in Haiti, which he says threaten the stability and progress of the multinational mission.
The move was criticized as illegal by some Haitian political leaders and sparked concern among members of the international community, particularly in Kenya, which leads the UN-authorized Haiti security mission.
“The world needs to see Haiti as a country that respects democratic principles, stability and unity,” Kimani said. “It is essential that Haitian leaders understand how their decisions affect the international response, particularly as countries evaluate their commitment and funding remains uncertain. »
Ambassador Kimani urged Haitian leaders to prioritize unity and strengthening democracy in their decisions to avoid undermining the International Security Mission.
Furthermore, Georges Fauriol, analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, noted that the Biden administration had lost control of the transition in Haiti by allowing corruption problems within the CPT to persist without intervention. effective, emphasizing “Not only are security problems in Haiti worsening, but gangs are evolving with cartel-like ambitions, which represents an even greater threat. »
Finally, Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US presidential election raises uncertainty about future US support for the Kenyan-led mission. In the past, Trump has expressed skepticism about UN and funding peacekeeping missions, which could further complicate funding efforts, which already face a shortfall of between 400 and 600 million dollars to support the mission.
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