Kenyan police deployed in Haiti to combat gang control in Port-au-Prince while facing unrest back home. The podcast discusses the challenges of stabilizing Haiti amidst past failed interventions and ongoing protests in Kenya.
400 Kenyan police deployed to stabilize Haiti amidst gang control in Port-au-Prince.
Haitians skeptical of international interventions due to historical grievances and lack of faith in government.
Deep dives
Kenyan Police Sent to Haiti to Restore Order Amidst Turmoil
The podcast discusses the deployment of 400 Kenyan police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational effort aimed at restoring order in the capital, Port-au-Prince, which has been under gang control. Despite their mission of bringing peace and stability to Haiti, back in Kenya, police responded violently to protesters, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. While the Kenyan police force in Haiti aims to facilitate the country's stability for upcoming elections, concerns linger about the feasibility of achieving this without major conflicts, considering the armed gangs' potential resistance.
Haiti's History of Distrust Towards International Interventions
The podcast delves into the Haitian people's skepticism regarding international interventions, citing past experiences such as the prolonged US occupation and the controversial UN mission that led to allegations of abuse and a deadly cholera outbreak. Many Haitians express a lack of confidence in both international efforts and their own government, with sentiments reflecting a belief that only divine intervention can resolve the country's current crisis. The pervasive distrust among Haitians underscores the complex challenges faced by external missions seeking to stabilize Haiti amidst deep-rooted skepticism and historical grievances.
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Kenyan Police Deployment in Haiti and Unrest in Kenya
The first 400 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti this week, part of a multinational force that will attempt to bring stability back the country. Gangs control most of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. But the Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as the same police force was firing on protesters in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. We hear about what is happening both in Haiti and in Kenya.