US Envoy Announces Increased Aid and Security Measures in Haiti

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield pledges $60 million in humanitarian assistance and additional support for Kenyan-led security mission.

Thomas-Greenfield's visit aims to address Haiti's severe gang violence and humanitarian crisis.
The US has committed over $300 million to support the multinational security mission.
Kenyan police, part of a 2,500-strong force, will train Haitian police for joint operations.
Gang violence has displaced 580,000 people and left nearly 5 million facing acute hunger.
The US encourages Haiti's interim government to progress towards democratic elections.