Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN

People walk towards a shelter with their belongings fleeing from violence around their homes, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 9, 2024. Photo | Reuters

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the arrival of the first Kenyan police officers under a UN-backed mission marked a critical stage in restoring security in a country ravaged by gang violence.

"The arrival of the first contingent of the Multinational Security Support kicks off a new era in Haiti," Conille told diplomats in New York.