haiti gangs Stories
The extra allocation towards Kenya’s security mission in Haiti is expected to bolster the morale of officers deployed in the conflict-ridden nation.
Kenya leads the mission, which also includes police personnel from countries such as Guatemala, Jamaica, El Salvador, the Bahamas, and Belize.
The report highlights three large-scale massacres that resulted in over 300 deaths, with the most severe attack occurring in the Wharf Jérémie neighbo...
Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...
Despite its initial momentum, the security mission remains underfunded, poorly equipped, and operating with only a fraction of the planned 2,500 secur...
In addition to the tactical training, the programme emphasises non-tactical elements to enhance the officers' overall professionalism.
The newly renovated FOB has served as a vital strategic hub for improving response times and supporting key areas such as the National Port.
Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.
They expressed alarm over these developments, stating that they threaten the safety, dignity, and democratic rights of Kenyan citizens.
The mission has failed to prevent gangs from taking new territories and committing several massacres as violence dramatically escalated in the last mo...
In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...
The measures include an asset freeze, a travel ban to the EU, and a ban on EU entities providing financial support.
Community leaders and government officials have now joined forces to address the growing crisis, describing it as a threat to the county’s social fabr...
Although Kenya pledged in October to deploy an additional 600 officers, this commitment remains unfulfilled due to the volatile security situation.
Gang members killed at least 60 people on Friday and 50 on Saturday using machetes and knives.
The RC also urged residents and tourists to report any suspicious activities or incidents of abuse through toll-free emergency numbers 911, 112, and 9...
Gachagua recalled similar challenges in the 1990s, when criminal gangs were reportedly used to quell political dissent during the push for multiparty...
In addition to combatting the gangs, the MSS and PNH have been working alongside residents to address infrastructure challenges.
Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for the attack and bring them to justice.
Among the most active gangs in Nairobi during the review period were Gaza, T9, Kabaridi, and Trouble Monkey Brothers.
