Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti are set to return home in phases as Chad prepares to take over their role in a restructured multinational security mission.
The shift comes as efforts intensify to strengthen operations under a United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), aimed at tackling Haiti’s worsening gang violence and restoring stability.
Roberto Alvarez confirmed the transition, noting that the reorganisation is part of a broader plan to enhance coordination and effectiveness in addressing the country’s deepening security crisis.
Kenyan officers have been part of the international mission supporting Haitian authorities amid escalating violence by armed gangs that have disrupted daily life, displaced thousands, and strained already fragile institutions.
The phased withdrawal signals a new chapter in the multinational response, with Chad expected to play a leading role under the revamped UN-backed framework.
The development also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of foreign-led security interventions in Haiti and how the transition will impact ongoing efforts to stabilise the country.
As the situation evolves, attention will be on how quickly the new force can establish control and whether the changes will deliver meaningful results on the ground.
The shift comes as efforts intensify to strengthen operations under a United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), aimed at tackling Haiti’s worsening gang violence and restoring stability.
Roberto Alvarez confirmed the transition, noting that the reorganisation is part of a broader plan to enhance coordination and effectiveness in addressing the country’s deepening security crisis.
Kenyan officers have been part of the international mission supporting Haitian authorities amid escalating violence by armed gangs that have disrupted daily life, displaced thousands, and strained already fragile institutions.
The phased withdrawal signals a new chapter in the multinational response, with Chad expected to play a leading role under the revamped UN-backed framework.
The development also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of foreign-led security interventions in Haiti and how the transition will impact ongoing efforts to stabilise the country.
As the situation evolves, attention will be on how quickly the new force can establish control and whether the changes will deliver meaningful results on the ground.
