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Soldiers from the KDF and the British Army undergo joint training in July 2023 (left), while Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, alias Barbecue, stands with other members (right). These contrasting scenes highlight the dual efforts to prepare for peacekeeping amidst ongoing challenges in Haiti. In Summary: US Troops in Haiti Erecting Facilities for Incoming Kenyan Police Delegation Deployment Timing Overlaps with President Ruto's US Visit Reports indicate that United States troops stationed in Haiti are currently engaged in constructing barracks and related infrastructure in preparation for the arrival of Kenyan police officers to the troubled nation. Multiple Caribbean news outlets have confirmed the presence of these troops, who are working alongside civilian contractors ...

On the right, Kenyan officers patrol streets, while on the left, Haitian counterparts navigate through protests. Amidst global hesitancy, US-led efforts rally support for Kenya's peacekeeping mission in Haiti. IMAGE FILE /COURTESY In Summary: US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken seeks backing from G20 nations for Kenya's contentious peacekeeping endeavor in Haiti. Despite US efforts, Brazilian President Lula da Silva expresses reluctance in providing police volunteers for the Kenya-led mission, citing reservations shared by South American leaders. In a bid to secure funding and international support for Kenya's embattled peacekeeping mission in Haiti, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has convened meetings with officials from 20 countries. The initiative comes as Ken...