Kenyan High Court Blocks Police Deployment to Haiti

President Ruto to Appeal Ruling, Haiti Remains Hopeful for Swift Resolution

Kenyan High Court has blocked the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti, a move that was part of a U.N.-backed multinational force aimed at combating violent gangs in the Caribbean nation.
Kenyan President William Ruto has promised to appeal the court ruling, which was based on the lack of a bilateral agreement between Kenya and Haiti and the argument that only the armed forces, not the police service, can be deployed outside of Kenya.
Haiti's government remains hopeful for a swift and positive outcome, expressing gratitude to the countries offering aid to restore order and security.
The halted deployment has left Haitians in a state of uncertainty and fear, as the country continues to grapple with rampant gang violence, kidnappings, and a lack of basic services.
Despite the court ruling, the U.S. has reiterated its support for a Kenyan-led police deployment to Haiti, pledging $200 million for the multinational mission.