Monica Juma: Haiti mission to continue despite US funding freeze

National Security Advisor to the President, Monica Juma, says the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti will continue despite the United States government halting its contribution of $15 million to the UN Trust Fund.

In a statement on the X platform, Juma confirmed that the operations will be backed by approximately $110 million from other donors.

“It is true the U.S. contribution to the UN Trust Fund for MSS Haiti is on pause, affecting about $15 million in support. It is also true that the MSS mission is a priority and a beneficiary of the waiver,” Juma stated.

“Meanwhile, there are sufficient funds in the UN Trust Fund for Haiti from other countries (approximately $110 million) to continue operations,” she added.

On Tuesday, the United Nations confirmed the U.S. government’s order to immediately stop contributions to the mission as part of a 90-day foreign aid freeze.

Kenya, which is leading the MSS mission, has so far sent over 600 officers to support Haiti’s National Police in securing the Caribbean nation.