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Kenyan President Honored at White House for Haiti Peacekeeping Effort

William Ruto's state visit underscores Kenya's rising global role and highlights regional inaction on Haiti's crisis.

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People flee their neighborhoods after after armed gangs terrorized the Delmas 24 and Solino areas on the night of May 1, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 2 ,2024. Haiti's transitional ruling council, which is leading the Caribbean nation amid a wave of gang violence, chose politician Edgard Leblanc Fils as its head on April 30, 2024. Announcement of the selection comes after the long-awaited council was sworn in last week, marking a step forward in restoring functional government. (Photo by Clarens SIFFROY / AFP)
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Overview

  • Kenya deploys 1,000 peacekeepers to Haiti amid escalating gang violence.
  • The U.S. supports Kenya's mission with $300 million and strategic planning.
  • Haiti's instability raises concerns about regional security and humanitarian impact.
  • Critics question the lack of intervention by other American nations.
  • Human rights groups urge scrutiny of Kenya's domestic policies during Ruto's visit.