Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Tackle Escalating Gang Violence
The U.N.-backed mission, supported by multiple nations, aims to restore security and stability in the crisis-hit Caribbean nation.
- 400 Kenyan officers are the first contingent in a planned 2,500-strong multinational force.
- Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has been paralyzed by gang violence, displacing over 580,000 people.
- The mission follows a history of controversial foreign interventions, raising concerns among Haitians.
- Kenyan forces will support local police in securing key infrastructure and providing humanitarian aid.
- The U.S. has pledged significant financial and logistical support, emphasizing oversight and accountability.