Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence.

There is hope of more operations and impact after at least 739 Haitian police officers graduated from a college managed by Kenya police.

The Kenya-led security support mission to Haiti is, at present, unfit for purpose. More than six months after deploying to help police wrest back control, rampant gangs have gained more territory and power while access to vital humanitarian aid for desperate civilians has dwindled.

About 400 police officers from Kenya are leading the mission and were ... temporarily suspend flights to and from the capital of Port-au-Prince, 85% of which is controlled by gangs.

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- More than ...

US Secretary of State nominee Senator Marco Rubio commended Kenya for its leadership and commitment to restoring peace and ensuring stability in Haiti.

US Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio hinted that US President-elect Donald Trump will continue backing the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti led by Kenyan police once he takes office.

In Port-au-Prince alone, where the largest number of homeless are located, displacement has nearly doubled, rising by 87% fueled by relentless gang violence, the collapse of essential services, particularly healthcare,

Police in Haiti have arrested a former Haitian lawmaker, Prophane Victor, for allegedly arming gangs.

Remembrance of the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 comes as the country faces major challenges, including gang violence and extreme poverty.

IOM says children, who make up more than half of Haiti’s displaced population, bear the greatest burden of displacement

Mission Force Commander Godfrey Otunge was among key dignitaries present during the passing out parade of 739 trained officers in Haiti. In a statement on Saturday, January 11, 2025, MSS said that the passing out parade which took place at the National Police Academy in the Carribean nation came following months of rigorous training which started in August 2024.