Kenya's Ruto Visits Haiti to Support Police Mission

Kenyan President William Ruto visited Haiti to assess the progress of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission aimed at restoring peace in the country, which has been plagued by gang violence and political instability. Ruto announced plans to send an additional 600 police officers to Haiti and called on the international community to provide more resources for the mission, which currently has around 400 Kenyan police officers deployed. The mission's mandate is set to expire soon, and discussions are underway at the U.N. Security Council regarding its potential transition to a full peacekeeping operation. Observers express hope that Ruto's visit will lead to increased pledges of support from other nations. The situation in Haiti remains dire, with gangs controlling significant portions of the capital and humanitarian crises worsening. Ruto's visit is framed as an effort to strengthen Kenya's leadership role in the mission and advocate for further international assistance.