Kenyan police officers are being deployed to Haiti to tackle gang violence, with support from other countries. The mission aims to stabilize the country and facilitate the return to democracy amidst widespread violence and humanitarian crises.
Key Points
Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti to address widespread gang violence
Support from other countries like Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Chad, and Bangladesh
Mission aims to stabilize Haiti and allow for the return to democracy
Challenges faced due to delays and security issues in Haiti
Pros
International support to tackle rampant gang violence in Haiti
Efforts to stabilize the country and facilitate the return to democracy
Deployment of 2,500-strong mission funded primarily by the United States
Cons
Previous missions have left behind negative consequences such as civilian deaths, cholera outbreak, and sexual abuse scandal