Caribbean National Weekly

Kenyan High Court blocks police deployment to Haiti

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Kenyan High Court blocks police deployment to Haiti

The Kenyan High Court has blocked the government’s plans to send police officers to combat gangs in Haiti. 

The judge asserted that the National Security Council lacks the authority to deploy police forces abroad.

The council can only deploy military

The judge’s decision emphasizes a distinction in the council’s powers, allowing for military but not police deployment in international peacekeeping missions. 

Kenya had previously volunteered to lead a multinational security force to address rising gang violence in Haiti.

In response to the ruling, Kenya’s government has announced its intention to appeal. 

Related Stories

Eastern Caribbean leaders to engage EU over proposed CBI visa changes

Eastern Caribbean leaders to engage EU over proposed CBI visa changes

Suriname arrests 14 Chinese nationals after armed group footage sparks security concerns

Suriname arrests 14 Chinese nationals after armed group footage sparks security concerns

Guyana provides $2.76 billion in support to rice farmers amid global price pressures

Guyana provides $2.76 billion in support to rice farmers amid global price pressures

Bahamas government urged to release details of Ghana teacher recruitment agreement

Bahamas government urged to release details of Ghana teacher recruitment agreement