Council seeks parliament´s approval for police deployment in Haiti

 

The National Security Council has written memorandum to the National Assembly seeking approval for the deployment of the National Police Service officers to multi-national security mission in Haiti.  

While conveying the massage in the floor of the whole house, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, consequently directed the department committee on administration and internal security to deliberate on the memorandum and make its submit a report to the house on or before 8th of November.

He responded to concerns raised by Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi who challenged the eligibility of national security council to make such proposal for the deployed police to foreign missions by saying the council has a constitutional right to approve such recommendations through parliament and has consists of all top brass security apparatus including the presidency.

Tuesday, the court extended an order barring the government from deploying police officers to Haiti on a UN-backed mission aiming to pacify the troubled Caribbean nation.

The case was by brought by opposition politician Ekuru Aukot, who argued the deployment was unconstitutional as it was not backed by any law or treaty.

United Nations Security Council resolution

In October the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution granting a mandate to Kenya to intervene in Haiti.

This after Kenya stepped forward to lead an authorized mission aimed at providing crucial support to Haiti citizens following a formal request from Haiti’s interim government and extensive deliberations among United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members.

The resolution received widespread support from participating nations who have worked collaboratively to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Former Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua expressed his gratitude for the UNSC’s decision heralding the beginning of a crucial mission aimed at helping Haiti in their time of need.  

BY KBC NEWS