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Last Kenyan police officers leave Haiti after unsuccessful security mission

Last Kenyan police officers leave Haiti after unsuccessful security mission

Summary

All Kenyan police officers sent to Haiti to help fight gangs have left the country. Their mission, approved by the United Nations, was unable to stop the violence and gang control in Haiti.

Key Facts

  • Kenya led the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) to help Haiti's police.
  • The mission started after approval by the UN Security Council in late 2023.
  • The goal was to support Haiti's overwhelmed police force against gangs.
  • Despite the mission, powerful gangs still control large areas in Haiti.
  • Violence continues to be a big problem in the Caribbean nation.
  • The Kenyan police officers have now completely withdrawn from Haiti.
  • A new UN-approved operation is starting to address the security situation.
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