CNN Dismisses Reports of US and Kenya Planning Naval Invasion on Haiti
CNN has rejected allegations arising from an Instagram post containing a fabricated screenshot falsely attributed to the network, alleging that President William Ruto sought naval assistance from his American counterpart to invade Haiti.
The fabricated message claimed that the duo engaged in a conversation during which the primary topic discussed was the procurement of amphibious landing crafts from the World War II era. This was supposedly aimed at confronting gangs in the Caribbean nation, who have seized control of the main airport and restricted the country’s airspace.
In the fake screenshot, it was claimed that Kenya was banking on the naval equipment to stage an assault against the gangs in line with its mission to restore order in the war-torn country.
The screenshot was captioned, “African nations are about to launch a D-day style invasion on Haiti.”
Following the widespread circulation of the screenshot, CNN representative Emily Kuhn stepped forward to address the accusations, affirming that the image had been falsified.
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The spokesperson stated that the assertions were completely contrary to what the media outlet would typically share on its social media channels.
Likewise, no substantiated reports were validating the assertions that Kenya intended to utilize American ships to launch an invasion of Haiti.
President William Ruto gave the green light to proposals for a multinational police force supported by the United Nations to tackle gang violence in Haiti. However, the agreement did not include any reference to naval ships.
On September 25, 2023, Kenya entered into a military agreement with the United States, enabling Kenya to receive resources and assistance in preparation for sending 1,000 police officers to Haiti.
Nevertheless, the agreement did not specify any particular equipment intended for use in the Kenyan operation.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized Kenya’s significance in combating Al-Shabaab during his visit to the country.
The agreement was finalized even though a court injunction deemed the deployment plan unconstitutional, preventing its implementation.
CNN Dismisses Reports of US and Kenya Planning Naval Invasion on Haiti
