Kenya’s government has declared its decision to withhold the deployment of its police officers to Haiti until all conditions related to training and funding are met.

The UN Security Council recently granted approval for Kenya to lead a multinational mission combating violent gangs in Haiti.

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Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki emphasized that Kenyan troops would not leave the country unless all necessary resources were mobilized.

The deployment timeline remains uncertain as UN member states work to secure resources and determine funding availability for the mission.

Meanwhile, Haiti grapples with a surge in gang-related violence, kidnappings, and displacement, with nearly five million citizens facing food insecurity.

Haiti’s Superior Court of Auditors and Administrative Disputes reported the recent kidnapping of five employees, causing temporary disruptions in hearings.

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The UN’s International Organization for Migration highlighted increased displacement in Mariani, emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation.

The government of Haiti has long sought international assistance to address security challenges, and the recent decision by the UN Security Council marked a step toward a non-UN multinational force deployment.

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However, the overall effectiveness of such intervention remains uncertain due to systemic issues within Haiti, including governmental instability and links between the government and gangs.