Otunge highlighted the good collaboration between the Mission and Binuh (Haitian police) and called for continued commitments and cooperation. He announced that The Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize are expected to send their advance contingents before the end of this month. He stressed that this will give the mission a multinational face.
He pledged support for the ongoing security operations in Delmas, Solino and Croix-des-Bouquets. He stressed that gang leaders will have nowhere to hide unless they lay down their weapons and surrender to the Government, where they should expect to be charged.
Miroslav Jenca, Under-Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), commended and appreciated Kenya for taking the bold initiative to lead and send its troops to Haiti.
He stressed that although the Mission is in the deployment phase, its achievements are impressive. He called on other contributing countries that have yet to deploy their troops in the theatre of operations to expedite the process.
Jenca stressed that the UN looks forward to a fully operational Mission that will make a big difference in Haiti leading to a more secure environment and conducive to free and fair general elections.
He assured the Force Commander that the UN and other contributing countries remain steadfast in their support for the Mission.