Kenya Announces New Police Deployment To Haiti To Combat Gangs
Kenya Announces New Police Deployment To Haiti To Combat Gangs
Kenya will send 600 additional police officers to Haiti next month to support the international effort against gang violence, President William Ruto announced during a visit by Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille.
The MSS mission, authorized by the United Nations, has seen commitments from at least 10 countries to send a total of about 2,900 troops.
However, only around 430 troops have been deployed so far, with nearly 400 of them being Kenyan police officers.
The recent attack by the Gran Grif gang, which resulted in the deaths of at least 115 people, has underscored the urgency of the mission.
President Ruto stated that the additional 600 officers are currently undergoing pre-deployment training and will be ready for duty next month.
He emphasized the importance of the mission in improving security in Haiti and expressed confidence in the ability to combat the gangs.
Prime Minister Conille praised the swift response of the Kenyan police and the international contingent in protecting the affected areas.
He highlighted the effectiveness of the police deployment in ensuring the safety of the affected region.
The situation in Haiti remains dire, with over 700,000 people displaced by gang violence and more than five million people facing hunger, according to the United Nations.
Last month, the U.N. Security Council unanimously extended the MSS mission’s mandate by another year, although a proposal to turn it into a U.N. peacekeeping mission was dropped due to opposition from Russia and China.
The international community continues to work towards stabilizing Haiti and addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by gang violence.
Kenya Announces New Police Deployment To Haiti To Combat Gangs
