APA-Nairobi (Kenya) Kenya is considering leading a multinational force in Haiti where gang related violence has been worsening in recent months.
Nairobi has since sent a request to Port au Prince to sent troops to the country in a bid to stem the violence.
The Haitian government has commended the Kenyan gesture, describing it as a welcome show of solidarity with the black diaspora.
Meanwhile in a statement the United States commended Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force to address insecurity caused by gang violence.
”The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti” the statement said.
The United States calls on Haitian stakeholders to take steps urgently to expand political consensus and restore democratic order, consistent with the Inter-American Democratic Charter.
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