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international-news1 year ago•6 min saved

Kenyan-Led Force Prepares for Haiti Amid Rising Gang Violence

The deployment of an international force to Haiti, led by Kenyan police, has been delayed again despite high-level meetings and support from the US and other nations. The mission aims to combat rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince, but logistical issues, including insufficient equipment and lack of clear communication, have hindered progress. Haiti's National Police continue to struggle against well-armed gangs, and there are calls for more transparency and support for local law enforcement.

via CNN|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-force

international-relations1 year ago•7 min saved

Kenyan-Led Security Mission to Haiti Faces Delays Amid Growing Gang Threats

Kenyan President William Ruto is visiting the US to discuss a multinational security intervention in Haiti, which Kenya is leading with significant financial backing from Washington. The mission aims to address gang violence in Haiti but faces domestic opposition in Kenya and skepticism in Haiti due to past controversies with foreign interventions. The US supports the mission but has not committed troops, focusing instead on financial and logistical support. The visit also aims to strengthen US-Kenya relations amid rising Chinese and Russian influence in Africa.

via Al Jazeera English|

#haiti #international-relations #kenya

international-relations2 years ago•10 min saved

International Efforts to Combat Gang Violence in Haiti: Kenyan-Led Intervention and US Support

The U.N. Security Council has authorized a one-year international security force, led by Kenya, to assist Haiti in combating the country's elevated gang violence. The mission aims to quell the common occurrences of gang kidnappings and road blockades, as well as create conditions for free and fair elections. While the United States has pledged $200 million to the efforts, some Latin American and Caribbean countries remain skeptical about foreign intervention and emphasize the need for Haitians to agree on a plan for new elections. The mission's delays and uncertainties reflect the legacy of past foreign interventions in Haiti and differences in how Western Hemisphere powers view the crisis.

via Foreign Policy|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-relations

international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

UN Approves International Security Mission to Combat Haitian Gangs

The United Nations Security Council has authorized a foreign security mission to assist Haiti in combating violent gangs that have taken control of its capital, Port-au-Prince. The mission, called the Multinational Security Support mission, has been granted the authority to take all necessary measures, including the use of force. China and Russia abstained from the vote due to concerns about the use of force, while the remaining 13 members voted in favor. The Security Council also expanded the UN arms embargo to include all gangs, and the US government plans to provide $100 million in logistical and financial assistance to support the mission. The deployment timeline is yet to be determined.

via Reuters Canada|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-affairs

international-affairs2 years ago•6 min saved

"UN Authorizes Kenya-Led Force to Stabilize Haiti Amid Rising Gang Violence"

The United Nations Security Council has approved a yearlong multinational security mission for Haiti, led by Kenya, to combat rampant gang violence that has plagued the country. The mission aims to guard critical infrastructure, carry out targeted operations, and create conditions for safe elections. Kenya has pledged at least 1,000 security personnel, with other nations expected to contribute resources. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor, while Russia and China abstained. The Biden administration has pledged $100 million to the mission, and about a dozen countries, including Jamaica and Barbados, have expressed their intention to join. However, human rights advocates have criticized the move, citing past interventions that have worsened the situation in Haiti.

via The New York Times|

#gang-violence #haiti #international-affairs