Haiti’s Security Mission Fails Amid Rising Violence and International Inaction

Haiti is spiraling deeper into chaos as the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), led predominantly by Kenyan forces, reaches the end of its mandate on October 2 without achieving any meaningful restoration of order. Against the backdrop of escalating violence, where armed gangs dominate nearly 90% of Port-au-Prince and prime regions like Artibonite, this mission’s glaring failure raises urgent questions about global priorities and America’s strategic interests. How Did an International Effort Become a Symbol of Defeat? In theory, the MSS was established to bolster the Haitian National Police and reclaim territory from brutal gang control. Yet after fifteen months—with...