Ruto Reveals Kenya to Deploy a ‘Spy Team’ Before Official Police Deployment
President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will send a preliminary scouting mission to Haiti before formally dispatching police forces to the region plagued by rampant gang violence.
In a press release issued on Thursday, March 14, Ruto emphasized that the action guarantees the proper readiness of 1,000 police officers to confront various gangs in the Caribbean country.
A reconnaissance operation entails sending a specialized team to collect information about the enemy, their movements, the terrain of the battlefield, and other relevant details.
The data collected from this mission subsequently shapes the tactics employed by the primary team in their endeavors.
Ruto stated that the deployment of the team will occur following the installation of interim leadership in Haiti, as Prime Minister Ariel Henry is expected to step down from office.
The Head of State disclosed this information following conversations over the phone with three leaders, which included the departing Prime Minister of Haiti, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis.
“During our discussions, I conveyed our unwavering commitment to supporting Haiti, emphasizing that they are our brothers and sisters. I assured them that we would remain actively involved and we would not abandon Haiti in their time of need.
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“I further outlined our plan to deploy a reconnaissance mission as soon as a viable administration is in place, ensuring that our security personnel are adequately prepared and informed to respond effectively to the evolving situation,” read the statement in part.
Kenya has not yet sent its police force to Haiti, despite international pressure for an immediate deployment due to the increasing violence.
Criticism has arisen at home regarding the deployment of officers, with some opposition leaders suggesting that the government is endangering the lives of Kenyan officers.
Critics of the deployment have expressed worries about the language differences obstructing the officers’ effectiveness. Many Haitians primarily speak French, whereas most Kenyan police are fluent in Swahili and English.
In the meantime, gangs in Haiti have warned Kenya against interfering in their domestic matters.
“The solution to the problem of Haiti is in Haitians, no other country should intervene. Each country defends its interests…What we need is to change our living conditions,” Jimmy Cherizier, one of the gang leaders stated.
Ruto Reveals Kenya to Deploy a ‘Spy Team’ Before Official Police Deployment