Security cooperation: Taiwan provides new equipment to fight Haitian gangs

P-au-P, August 30, 2024 (AlterPresse) – The Haitian Government received on Thursday, August 29, 2024, a shipment of 400 sets of personal protective equipment from Taiwan to strengthen Haiti’s intervention capacity and operational law enforcement in the fight against crime.

Prime Minister Garry Conille, who attended the equipment handover ceremony, expressed gratitude to the Taiwanese government and people for “this fraternal gesture of support” to Haiti, according to online media AlterPresse.

The Haitian Government is committed to using these materials wisely for the benefit of all.

“Security is the foundation of our country’s development. With the support of our international partners and the unwavering will of every Haitian, together we will build a stronger, safer and more united Haiti.”

Cornell stressed that in addition to the material contribution, the donation also reflects the sincere and lasting friendship between Haiti and Taiwan, both countries have a history of struggle for freedom, dignity and democracy.

At the end of the Haiti mission, Taiwan’s ambassador to Haiti, Gu Wenjian, said that these equipment from Taiwan are customized according to the Haitian climate and should provide the best protection for the agents deployed there.

Each kit in this batch includes a bulletproof helmet, a bulletproof vest that meets international ballistic standards, pockets for various magazines and radios, a head cover, cut-resistant gloves, protective glasses and tactical knee pads, details-he.

The Taiwanese diplomat said the donation brings to 800 the number of personal protection kits provided to the Haitian government over two years.

In addition, effective Friday, August 23, 2024, the United States Department of Defense began providing the Haitian National Police (Pnh) and Multinational security support mission (Mother), Several anti-ambush and anti-mine vehicles, many with turrets (air gunner protection kit).

Mmas estimated in a report that with the delivery of these new equipment, especially armored vehicles capable of resisting ambushes, Haiti’s fight against armed gangs will make progress. (emb rc 2024年4月30日 12:50)