Kenyan-led forces deployed to combat Haiti's rising gang violence amidst international concerns

Kenya has been given the green light by the UN to lead an armed multinational force to combat criminal gangs in Haiti, but concerns have been raised about Kenya's human rights record. Human rights groups argue that Kenya's history of abuses must be evaluated before deploying its police personnel to Haiti. Kenya's police have faced criticism for their violent approach towards containing demonstrations, and the country's National Civil Society Center has accused them of extrajudicial killings. While Kenyan President William Ruto sees the mission as a critical instrument, some in Kenya are skeptical, viewing it as an unnecessary risk motivated by Ruto's desire to please the international community.