INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Since June, Kenya has deployed around 400 officers to combat escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has claimed thousands of
lives.However, many officers report they have not been paid since September, despite official claims that payments were up to date
This discrepancy has led to frustration and low morale among the ranks.The resignation trend began in October when officers were told to
submit formal requests after voicing their concerns verbally
Among those resigning were senior officials, including a unit commander.Officers describe harrowing experiences on the streets, with
inadequate ammunition and resources to confront increasingly aggressive gangs
The mission faces additional challenges due to international dynamics.Haiti: Kenyan Officers Leave Amid Unpaid Wages
(Photo Internet reproduction)The Biden administration has funded much of the operation and is pushing for it to transition into a UN
peacekeeping force.However, countries like China and Russia argue against this move
resignations reflect broader issues of accountability and self-responsibility in global security efforts
They make it clear that effective intervention requires not just deployment but also proper funding and resources.
