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US Missionary Couple Among Three Killed in Haitian Gang Attack
international-news1 year ago

US Missionary Couple Among Three Killed in Haitian Gang Attack

The daughter and son-in-law of Missouri Republican state representative Ben Baker, both Christian missionaries, were killed by gang members in Haiti. Their deaths come amid delays in the deployment of a Kenya-led multinational security force intended to address the escalating violence in the country. The Biden administration expressed condolences, while Kenyan President William Ruto and President Joe Biden voiced confidence in the mission's potential to restore order. However, the arrival of the Kenyan officers has been postponed due to unspecified reasons, raising concerns about the preparedness and security conditions in Haiti.

Kenyan and Haitian Officials Collaborate to Combat Gang Violence
international-relations2 years ago

Kenyan and Haitian Officials Collaborate to Combat Gang Violence

A Kenyan delegation has met with leaders of Haiti's national police to assess the possibility of leading a United Nations-backed multinational security force to combat escalating gang warfare in the country. The delegation, which arrived in Haiti on Sunday, will hold meetings with senior police staff and Haiti's Prime Minister during their visit. Haiti's government had previously requested international security assistance, and Kenya's offer to lead such a force last month has garnered support from the United States. The plan to send a security force to Haiti will be voted on by the U.N. Security Council after the Kenyan assessment. The force is expected to focus on restoring order, disarming gangs, and re-establishing access routes for basic services.