Haiti Requests Urgent Police Assistance from President Ruto and Kenya’s Troops
The Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti has sent a letter to President William Ruto requesting his support and the immediate deployment of police officers.
On Thursday, May 9, the council informed President Ruto that the country was awaiting action from the Multinational Security Support as violence continued to rise.
Caribbean news sources reported the council’s letter was urgent and aimed at addressing the nation’s security challenges.
The message comes just two weeks before Kenya is set to deploy 1,000 police officers to lead the Multinational Security Support mission.
Council officials expressed concern about the increasing violence and crime in Haiti and the delay in troop deployment.
It remains unclear whether President Ruto has responded to Haiti’s urgent request.
However, Ruto has pledged to proceed with the deployment as part of Kenya’s international commitments. He plans to travel to the US on May 23, when the troops are set to be deployed.
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US officials announced on April 30 that the first group of officers would arrive in Haiti by late May to address the ongoing violence.
US forces and civilian contractors are currently in Haiti building military bases for the Kenyan troops. Reports suggest several military planes have been landing in the country as the US works quickly to complete necessary preparations.
Since Kenya volunteered to deploy troops in April 2023, several challenges have arisen. The government faced legal challenges, with the High Court initially ruling the deployment unconstitutional in January.
Following the court’s decision, both governments reached an agreement to guide the deployment, addressing the High Court’s concerns.
Despite the agreement, some police officers withdrew from the mission due to concerns for their safety.
Haitians, however, are anticipating the arrival of the new troops led by Kenya, along with forces from Benin, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and Antigua and Barbuda.
Haiti Requests Urgent Police Assistance from President Ruto and Kenya’s Troops
