Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille has robustly defended his decision to replace the national police chief just days before the scheduled deployment of Kenyan troops to the embattled Caribbean nation. In a press conference on Thursday, June 20, Conille justified the decision to appoint Rameau Normil as the new director-general of the Haitian National Police, replacing Frantz Elbe. The leadership shift in Haiti’s police force has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning the timing of the change as Kenya prepares to deploy troops to support Haiti’s security operations. On Wednesday, President William Ruto of Kenya held discussions with Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, chaired by Edgard Leblanc. Prime Minister Conille confirmed his discussions with Kenyan authorities, expressing mutual eagerness to collaborate on the UN-backed security mission aimed at strengthening Haiti’s police force.

Source: Daily Nation June 21, 2024 12:51 UTC