UN-backed Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Confront Gang Violence

Deployment follows nearly two years of escalating violence and urgent calls for international assistance.

Kenyan police are the first contingent in a multinational force authorized by the UN Security Council.
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has been heavily impacted by gang control, with 80% of the city under gang influence.
Past foreign interventions in Haiti have faced criticism and controversy, including allegations of misconduct.
The mission's success is uncertain without addressing Haiti's deeper socioeconomic issues.
The multinational force will eventually include officers from several countries, totaling 2,500 personnel.