A recent court ruling in Kenya has put a stop to the government’s plan to send police to Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission to restore peace and security in the violence-stricken nation. The judge, Enock Chacha Mwita, declared the decision to deploy police officers to Haiti as unconstitutional and illegal, issuing an order to prohibit the deployment of police forces to Haiti or any other country. This ruling comes at a critical time when Haiti is in urgent need of a multinational force to assist its overwhelmed police in combating widespread violence. The country has been plagued by armed gangs and brutal violence, leading to a deteriorating economy and public health system. Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, gang-related violence has surged, resulting in thousands of homicides and kidnappings. The situation has sparked protests and calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry due to his failure to address the insecurity.
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