US pushes Kenya to lead Haiti intervention despite abuse concerns
- The US is proposing Kenya lead a police force of 1,000 in Haiti to combat gang violence.
- Kenya has offered to lead the force, but its police have been accused of killings and rights abuses.
- The US and UN support the intervention, but organizations warn of exporting abusive police.
- Haiti's government has pleaded for foreign help as gangs control much of the capital.
- Some question Kenya's qualifications given its limited overseas experience and language barriers.