After months of controversy and legal challenges, Kenya sent its first deployment of 400 police officers to curb gang violence in Haiti. Rival armed groups took control of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this year, forcing Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign weeks later. Armed gangs now control an estimated 80% of the city. Kenya's President William Ruto said a "robust use of force" is needed to tackle these powerful gangs. Haiti's police force has just 9,000 officers. By contrast, it is estimated that as many as 8,000 Haitians belong to 200 or so armed gangs - with roles ranging from commanders to informants. Recruitment has increased in recent years. Kenyan police officers will aim to take back key sites that have fallen under gang control, including the nearby airport and sea ports.
Source: Reuters
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