Jamaica Deploys Security Forces to Aid Kenya-Led Mission in Haiti
Initial team of 24 personnel to provide command support as part of larger international effort to combat gang violence.
- Jamaica will send 20 soldiers and 4 police officers to Haiti this week.
- Deployment is part of a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya to stabilize Haiti.
- Haiti faces severe gang violence, with gangs controlling much of the capital.
- The mission has seen delays due to logistical and funding issues.
- Jamaica has pledged a total of 200 personnel for the mission.
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