Les Kenyans Débarquent: Défis et Opportunités à Venir
The Kenyans are Landing: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) Introduction As Prime Minister Garry Conille is starting his third week in office, the arrival of the first wave of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, scheduled for June 25, brings hope and skepticism[1]. The mission, designed with U.S. support and authorized by the United Nations, aims to relieve a nation besieged by violence and political instability. However, with the Haitian gang leader Barbecue (Jimmy Cherizier) recently vowing to open dialogue with the Conille government to avoid death or justice, the complexities of this intervention have only increased[2]. This article examines the formidable challenges facing the MSS mission and its potential impact on Haiti’s security landscape. Operational Challenges 1. Shifting Gang Alliances and United Front Haiti’s gang landscape is dominated by the “Viv Ansamm...