According to the New York Times, despite efforts to minimize gang violence, the mission to end gang rampage seems to have proven a case of sour grapes. Haiti’s persistent gang violence and governance problems have glaringly tainted the mission which began on a promising note. The officers also had no food, forcing the Haitian National Police (HNP) to share their food with the Kenyan police officers. "Still, we pushed the gangs," Otunge stated. The Head of State also exuded confidence in the Kenyan police even as he highlighted the significant progress the Kenyan officers had made in eradicating the gangs.

Source: Daily Nation October 10, 2024 14:47 UTC