Martin Kimani, former Kenyan ambassador to Washington and current executive director of the Center for International Cooperation at New York University, expressed "concerns" at the dismissal of Prime Minister Garry Conille by the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), which sparked recent political unrest in Haiti that he said threatens the stability and progress of the multinational mission.

The move has been criticized as illegal by some political leaders in Haiti and has raised concerns among members of the international community, particularly in Kenya, which leads the UN-authorized security mission in Haiti.

"The world needs to see Haiti as a country that respects democratic principles, stability and unity," Kimani said. "It is critical that Haitian leaders understand how their decisions affect the international response, especially as countries assess 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.

In addition, Georges Fauriol, an analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, noted that the Biden administration had lost control of Haiti’s transition by allowing corruption problems within the CPT to persist without effective intervention, noting, "Not only are Haiti’s security problems worsening, but gangs are evolving with cartel-like ambitions, which pose 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. Trump has in the past expressed skepticism about the UN and funding for peacekeeping missions, which could further complicate funding efforts, which already face a $400 million to $600 million shortfall to sustain the mission.

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre