Kenyan Police Advance Team Arrives in Haiti
At long last, a Kenyan advance team of police officers arrived in Haiti. It is hoped the first security forces will arrive soon after. With sufficient support, the Kenyan-led multi-national force (MSS) could eventually reach 2,500 security personnel. As 80% percent of of Port-au-Prince ia controlled by gangs and insecurity has metastasized in other departments as well, the MSS has a very challenging task ahead. One hopes this will be the last foreign intervention in Haiti - but the seeds of insecurity will remain until the Haitian government invests in its own people and can maintain security. The full article by Miami Herald journalist Jacqueline Charles is linked and follows.
