Kenya-Led Force Vows to Restore Order in Gang-Ravaged Haiti
The multinational mission aims to reclaim gang-controlled areas and prepare Haiti for democratic elections by 2026.
- Kenya has deployed 200 police officers, with the total force expected to reach 2,500 personnel from multiple countries.
- Haitian Police Chief Normil Rameau emphasizes the mission's focus on reclaiming gang-controlled regions and aiding displaced citizens.
- The United Nations-backed mission has faced scrutiny but is supported by over $300 million from the United States.
- Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille acknowledges the mixed history of foreign intervention but stresses the need for stability.
- The mission's success is seen as crucial for setting the stage for free and fair elections in February 2026.