Kenyan Police Begin Crucial Security Mission in Haiti
Haitian Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of international support to combat gang violence and restore stability.
- 200 Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti, with a total of 1,000 pledged for the mission.
- The Multinational Security Support mission aims to support Haiti's police in tackling gang control over 80% of Port-au-Prince.
- Haiti faces severe humanitarian crises, with nearly 600,000 displaced and 5 million in food insecurity.
- International community has pledged $118 million, but only $21 million has been deposited so far.
- The mission's success hinges on sustained funding and close coordination between international and local forces.