Kenyan Police Officers Arrive in Haiti for First Deployment

The first batch of Kenyan police officers has arrived in Haiti as part of a multinational force sanctioned by the United Nations to combat the country’s rampant gang violence. The United States has been a strong advocate for this international effort to bring stability to the capital city, Port-au-Prince, which has been overrun by gangs.

However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of the Kenyan officers in addressing the ongoing violence and bringing security to the streets. The gangs have already delivered threats of increased violence in response to the presence of foreign law enforcement.

Al Jazeera’s John Holman provides a report on the arrival of the Kenyan police officers and the challenges they may face in their mission to restore peace in Haiti. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing situation.