Relief for Kenyan Police in Haiti as US Goes After Gang Leader 'Barbecue'
Barbecue, a former Haitian police officer, is also accused of multiple murders...
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The United States has announced criminal charges and a $5 million reward for the arrest of notorious Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, alias Barbecue. This development is expected to provide significant relief for Kenyan Police officers deployed in Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
- The US Federal Prosecutors filed charges against Barbecue on Tuesday, August 12, for allegedly soliciting funds to incite violence in Haiti.
- Cherizier, a former Haitian police officer, is accused of numerous crimes including murder, kidnapping, and attacks on government infrastructure.
- The MSS mission, which includes Kenyan Police, has intensified operations and successfully ensured the completion of national examinations and secured vital infrastructure in Port-au-Prince.
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