Kenyan Officials Seek Solutions for Haiti's Gang Violence Crisis

A team of Kenyan officials is in Haiti to assess the needs of the National Police and explore ways to combat the rampant gang violence in the country. The Kenyan delegation, which met with countries and groups in New York prior to their visit, aims to understand the urgent need to address the situation that has paralyzed Haiti and put its citizens in danger. The United States has expressed its intention to introduce a UN Security Council resolution authorizing Kenya to lead a multinational police force and provide 1,000 officers. Gangs currently control up to 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and have displaced over 200,000 people.