Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Kenyan and Bangladeshi Forces Tackle Haiti's Gang Crisis Amid Domestic Turmoil

Haitian PM Conille calls for gang disarmament as international forces begin operations to reclaim Port-au-Prince.

  • Kenya has deployed 400 officers to Haiti, with more to follow, as part of a UN-backed mission to restore order.
  • Bangladesh and other nations are expected to contribute to the 2,500-strong multinational force.
  • Haitian gangs control 80% of the capital, leading to severe violence and humanitarian crises.
  • Both Kenya and Bangladesh face significant domestic unrest, complicating their international commitments.
  • Haitian PM Garry Conille emphasizes the need for a methodical approach to reclaim gang-controlled areas.
Hero image