Read: Ruto defends Haiti police deployment in US visitIn 2010, Haiti was hit by a cholera outbreak during a similar UN peace mission leading to the deaths of 30,000 people. 'Hero' gangsIt is also emerging that Haitians see the gangs that are operating in their country as heroes. Haitians do not want any sort of assistance from the US because most of the firearms being used by gang members originate from there. This occupation was furiously fought by Haitians who rebelled and waged guerilla warfare against the occupiers. Read: Kenya on 'standby' as US raises funds for Haiti missionFor the Haitians, efforts by the US to bring peace to their country have only resulted in them losing their autonomy.
