Haitian Doubt: Kenya's UN Police Offer to Tackle Gangs
Haitians are skeptical of Kenya's offer to lead an international police force to combat gang violence in Haiti, citing past controversies and abuses associated with foreign interventions. However, with the escalating bloodshed and lack of other options, some Haitians see it as a necessary step. Gangs currently control 80% of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The United Nations has struggled to find a nation willing to lead the efforts, and the United States plans to propose a resolution to the UN Security Council to authorize the force. Kenyan police would be in charge of the force, but concerns have been raised about Kenya's human rights track record. Haitians hope that the deployment will be a temporary effort leading to long-term solutions for the country's violence.
