Soldiers with the 3rd Company of the Beninese army fire their weapons at range 2 at the Center of Military Information Bembereke, Benin, June 12, 2009, during Exercise Shared Accord. The exercise is a scheduled combined U.S.-Benin military exercise that includes humanitarian and civil affairs projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt. Michael Q. Retana/Released) Credit: Combat Camera

PORT-AU-PRINCE—Benin has pledged to deploy 2,000 soldiers as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to support the Haitian National Police in the fight against gangs and to restore security in Haiti. 

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, announced Benin's commitment during the 46th meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders. further solidifying the U.S.'s pivotal role in the ongoing negotiations for the mission's deployment

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I am Juhakenson Blaise, a journalist based in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I cover the news that develops in this city and deals with other subjects related to the experience of Haitians for the Haitian Times newspaper. I am also a lover of poetry.