- They were shouting in front of an office along an unknown street.
- The Kenya-led mission has received criticism from different organizations not only in the country but also in Haiti.
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Haitian nationals living in the United States of America have taken to the streets condemning Kenya's move to send 1,000 police officers to the Caribbean country for peace and security restoration.
In an undated video circulating online, the group carried placards, shouting 'Kenya, shame on you!'
The placards were written; 'US out of Haiti', 'Haiti gangs armed by USA'
The protestors were also waving the Haitian flag, shouting in front of an office along an unknown street.
The Kenya-led mission has received criticism from different organizations not only in the country but also in Haiti.
Several Kenyan leaders have also questioned the move, alleging that Kenya is not ready to send its troops to Haiti.
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed last week said the matter of sending officers to Haiti should be tabled in Parliament for approval before any police officer leaves the country.
Junet termed the mission as dangerous, adding that the Kenya police have in the past demonstrated unprofessionalism in dealing with local crimes.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei, however, on October 3 through an X post, said he was certain the government would meet its constitutional obligations and seek necessary parliamentary authorization before sending officers to the Caribbean country.
"Kenya, in line with her commitment to peacekeeping, offered to contribute troops, but only after the UN sanctions it. Now that UNSC Res 2699 (2023) has been adopted, I am certain the government will meet its constitutional obligations & seek necessary parliamentary authorization," he said.
The United Nations Security Council had on Monday, October 2, passed a resolution to deploy an international security force to Haiti, led by Kenya.
Out of 15 Council members, 13 were in favor of Kenya leading the mission in Haiti while Russia and China gave the exercise a wide berth.
President William Ruto thanked the UN Security Council for the approval, terming it a 'mission of humanity'
The President said that the 'mission is of special significance and critical urgency' adding that it is an overdue and critical instrument to define the multinational mission.
"The resolution marks an important moment in the history of global multilateralism, as we engage international collective action that places human security and dignity at the same level," he said.