Kenyan Troop Withdrawal Leaves Security Vacuum as Haitian Police Face Intensifying Gang Threats

The warning comes from the leadership of the Haitian National Police, which says the departure of Kenyan troops has significantly weakened frontline security positions. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenyan troop withdrawal from Haiti is raising concerns of a security vacuum as local forces struggle to combat intensifying gang violence. The departure of nearly 500 Kenyan personnel leaves security gaps in strategic urban areas.

A replacement force, the Gang Repression Force (FRG), has yet to be fully deployed, with timelines uncertain.
Police Director General Vladimir Paraison highlighted the increased fragility on the ground due to reduced Kenyan presence.
The Haitian government is deploying around 400 soldiers from the Armed Forces of Haiti to support police as a stopgap measure.

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