Kenya has postponed its plan to deploy police officers to Haiti soon, aimed at addressing the rampant gang violence in the capital. The decision, described as a 'bad idea' by some, comes amid growing insecurity and financial uncertainties. Additionally, the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has led to further complications, with Kenya's PS @SingoeiAKorir citing the lack of a political administration in Haiti as a reason for putting the deployment 'on hold'. The move had been under pressure from the State Department, despite previous hesitations from Kenya, Canada, CARICOM, and Brazil.
Breaking News: Kenya paused its plans to send a police force to Haiti to combat gang violence, citing the Haitian prime minister’s intent to step down. https://t.co/wO7I4qiA2U
Kenya Hits Pause on Police Deployment to Haiti https://t.co/T1gUz4T1Qb
Kenya decides that the Haiti intervention is a bad idea. Remember it decided that in August, as did Canada, @CARICOMorg and Brazil, among others. But each time @StateDept kept up pressure until it got the occupation it wanted. https://t.co/oCXDqiKoP6 https://t.co/tmnc7PFFiL
BREAKING: Kenya's deployment of police to Haiti is now on hold following the resignation of PM Ariel Henry. Just spoke to PS @SingoeiAKorir. He says without a political administration in Haiti there is no anchor on which the deployment can rest. @BBCWorld @BBCAfrica
⚠️ KENYA'S HAITI MISSION IN LIMBO AS URGENCY GROWS Full Story → https://t.co/i0xhz7ltjZ Kenya has said its police officers will soon be in Haiti to confront rampaging gangs controlling the capital, but worsening insecurity and uncertainty about financing are casting doubt on… https://t.co/xM193EILbo