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Kenya Police Mission to Haiti Safe From U.S. Funding Cuts

President William Ruto had pledged to send 1,000 troops to Haiti to support the United Nations. In June 2024, Kenyan Ruto sent 400 officers to Haiti, where he praised their integrity, professionalism, and expertise, saying that they could lead to lasting peace in Haiti.

At least 700,000 Haitians have been displaced by violence, with many crowded into makeshift shelters after their homes were destroyed. However, the deployment of Kenyan forces has been subject to legal and political challenges in Kenya, with critics questioning the government's decision to send police officers on an international security mission. There has been a call for increased oversight to ensure the safety and welfare of the officers stationed in Haiti. 

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The third contingent of 200 police officers arrive in Haiti.

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