The government, through Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'Oei, has revealed its stance after the United States government officially designated two of Haiti's most notorious gangs, Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif, as Foreign Terrorist Organisations.
In a statement on Sunday evening, Sing'Oei welcomed the move, saying it was a significant step in ending the long-standing gang violence in Haiti. "This designation of Haitian gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organisations is an important step in strengthening efforts aimed at stabilising Haiti," the PS said.
On Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced there would be deliberate efforts from the US to end the escalating violence and instability in Haiti, marking a significant shift in Washington's approach to the crisis in the Caribbean nation.
An elite unit of the Kenya police conducting compliance checks in Haiti on January 21, 2025.
