Kenya has made a bold move to send 600 reinforcements to support the Police Peacekeeping Force in crisis-ridden Haiti. This decision comes in response to the ongoing turmoil and violence plaguing the nation.
By James Blears
Kennyan President William Ruto, after a recent visit to Haiti, commended the existing Police force and announced the upcoming deployment of more peacekeeping personnel, doubling the force to a thousand. He lauded their efforts, noting the significant progress they have achieved in challenging circumstances.
The United Nations General Assembly convened to discuss the feasibility of deploying a full-scale UN Mission to aid Haiti in the following year. While a few Jamaican officers have joined the Kenyan forces, international support for Haiti remains lukewarm. Global superpowers like France and the United States have thus far hesitated to provide substantial manpower to address the crisis effectively.
In Haiti, powerful street gangs hold control over the capital, Port Au Prince, and other critical areas, exacerbating the plight of the already impoverished nation. Thousands are displaced, and lawlessness prevails unchecked.
