UN to vote on Kenya police deployment to HaitiThe UN Security Council is Monday expected to vote on a resolution that will see an international force led by Kenya deployed to Haiti to quell a surge in gang violence. If approved by the UN, Kenya will deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti by January next year. “At the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti,” said Dr. Mutua. He said Kenya will do its part in leading a well-resourced and effective Multinational Security Support Mission in the country. Prime Minister Henry said Haiti needs all the necessary support to address immense security, humanitarian, environmental and economic challenges framework for today’s deployment.

Source: Daily Nation October 02, 2023 21:33 UTC