Kenyan Police Officers Deployed to Haiti

SOURCE www.npr.org
Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti to help curb gangs that have taken over most of the capital.

Key Points

  • First contingent of Kenyan police officers
  • Effort to curb gangs in Haitian capital

Pros

  • Helping to restore order in Haiti
  • Multinational effort to combat gang violence

Cons

  • Possible cultural and language barriers
  • Potential for escalation of violence