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Haiti: Security Mission Pleads for Continued Support Amid Crisis
The head of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti, Godfrey Utunji, has issued a fresh call for international support one year after the mission’s deployment.
“As a new model funded by voluntary partners, the mission faces challenges — including funding, personnel, and logistics — that are being addressed to achieve our objectives on schedule,” Utunji stated.
According to the United Nations, gang violence in Haiti has displaced 1.3 million people, leading to hunger, insecurity, and the closure of hospitals. The economy and judicial system remain largely paralyzed. UN Special Representative Maria Salvador acknowledged that while the MSS is not yet fully funded or equipped, its efforts on the ground are yielding measurable results.
Jamaica: Spike in Newborn Deaths at Main Maternity Hospital
In Jamaica, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie has confirmed a rise in newborn deaths at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital since early June. However, she dismissed concerns of a hospital outbreak, noting that most deaths occurred in the special care nursery, which caters to premature and critically ill newborns.
“Despite the best efforts of medical staff, some babies have succumbed due to their medically fragile conditions,” the CMO said.
She added that the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation while responding to growing public concerns.
USA: Supreme Court Restricts Federal Judges’ Powers on Broad Legal Rulings
In the United States, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled to limit the scope of federal judges’ authority in granting nationwide injunctions, siding with former President Donald Trump in a case concerning birthright citizenship.
The justices ordered lower courts to reconsider broad legal blocks placed on Trump’s directive, signaling the policy may still take effect in parts of the country. Federal courts had initially ruled that the order likely violated the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The ruling reflects ongoing tensions over the balance of judicial authority and executive power, especially in cases with nationwide implications.
