U.S. President Biden and Kenya's President Ruto Discuss MSS Mission in Joint Press Conference

On May 23rd, U.S. President Joseph Biden hosted Kenya President William Ruto for discussions on the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) aimed at addressing gang violence in Haiti and supporting the Haiti National Police. In a joint press conference, President Biden and President Ruto answered questions.
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President Biden, answering the question of why the U.S. forces are not on the ground, explained that the U.S. decision not to deploy U.S forces is due to concerns about potential misrepresentation of their real intentions in Haïti by people who disagree with the United States. Instead, the U.S. will provide logistical, intelligence, and equipment support. Biden expressed gratitude for Kenya's leadership, noting that Kenya, along with other nations, will lead the mission. Although the U.S. forces will not be on the ground, they supply logistics, intelligence, and equipment to aid Haiti's mission through supportive partnerships rather than direct military involvement.
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President Ruto addressed concerns about Kenya's leadership role and about casualties among Kenya forces
William Ruto emphasizes that peace and security are global responsibilities. He stated that Kenya's participation in the MSS is driven by a commitment to freedom, democracy, and justice, highlighting Kenya's 40-year history of peacekeeping in 47 countries. Ruto assured that Kenyan forces will work closely with Haiti's police under a United Nations framework, aiming to bring much-needed peace to Haiti, particularly for its women and children.
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