"Following the declaration of a 30 days' state of security emergency in 14 cities that have been affected by gang violence in Haiti by the Prime Minister on 17th July, 2024, the MSS takes cognizance of this bold and decisive move by the Haitian Government to combat armed gangs and eventually eradicate violence that has crippled the State.
On our part as MSS, we assure the people of Haiti and their Government commensurate effort to combat the gangs and free the country from the unending crime entanglement.
The MSS team to Haiti continues to record significant success and milestones a month later after receiving the second contingent of troops from Kenya. The team will continue conducting its operations in Haiti after reclaiming the public hospital that was in the control of the gangs.
Following the arrival of the second contingent from Kenya on 16th July 2024, the MSS began operations to retake key state infrastructure that were under gang control.
On 17th July 2024, while the MSS were on joint patrol with colleagues from the HNP, they were shot at by armed gangs near the White Palace. The troops engaged the thugs who escaped without any injuries reported on the security personnel side.
While adhering to the internationally accepted practices and rule of law, MSS and the HNP are relentlessly striving to get rid of gang activity within the city of Port-au-Prince and its environs through all available lawful means to achieve quick wins and positive impact that will guarantee access to services and peace and stability for the local populace.
In conclusion, the MSS in partnership with HNP continues to conduct their daily operations in efforts to stabilize Haiti while striving to reclaim critical facilities currently under the gangs.
Thank you. May God bless you all."
Godfrey Otunge, EBS, OGW(SAIG) MSS Force Commander
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