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Haiti.- Kenyan police have reported significant progress in stabilizing Haiti, where armed groups have long controlled large portions of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and vital roadways. This progress comes as part of the UN-backed Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti (MMAS), which began two months ago and is set to operate until October 2024.
The mission aims to assist the Haitian police in combating gang violence, securing critical infrastructure, and ensuring civilian access to humanitarian aid. Since the arrival of the first Kenyan police contingent, the MMAS has regained control of key infrastructure, including the airport, and reopened crucial routes, enabling the return of thousands of displaced Haitians.
Kenya has deployed 400 officers so far, with plans to send a total of 1,000. The mission will eventually include 2,500 troops from countries such as Bangladesh, Benin, Chad, the Bahamas, and Barbados, with the United States providing funding and logistical support.
Source: EFE