The Kenya-led mission, aimed at combating gang violence in the troubled Haiti, now faces potential challenges as the United States temporarily freezes approximately $13 million in funding allocated to the United Nations-backed security mission that is led by Kenya Police force.
Stephane Dujarric, the UN secretary-general’s spokesperson confirmed the news citing immediacy in handling the exercise.
“We received an official notification from the US asking for an immediate stop work order on their contribution, to the trust fund for the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission,” Stephane Dujarric said.
This decision comes as part of a 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid policies initiated by the Trump administration.
While the freeze introduces uncertainty about the future of U.S. involvement, the operation continues to receive support from other international contributors.
The review reflects a broader reassessment of foreign aid commitments under the Trump administration, with a focus on aligning U.S. contributions with domestic priorities and global strategic interests.
Despite the funding halt, officials have assured that ongoing operational plans remain on track, this development underscores the fragile nature of international collaborations reliant on consistent donor contributions.
The freeze has sparked debate about the role of global partnerships in addressing security concerns, with questions arising about the balance between U.S. oversight and collective international responsibility.
The National Security Advisor to the president Ambassador Monica Juma has further confirmed that while it is true ~that the U.S. contribution to the UN Trust Fund for MSS Haiti is on pause, affecting about $15M in support, it is also true that the MSS mission is a priority and a beneficiary of the waiver.
She has stated on her official X account that despite the US halt of funding,there are still sufficient funds in the UN Trust Fund for Haiti from other countries (approx.. $110M) to continue operations.
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