Haiti

Aug- 2024 -

27 August

War

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — U.S. Department of Defense supplied Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles delivered to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 6-8, 2024 are prepared for transfer to Kenyan personnel deployed to the Caribbean nation as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The MSS Mission is utilizing 10 MRAPs transferred to it to help the Haitian National Police restore security in regions impacted by widespread gang violence. The MRAPs were delivered as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support to Haitian-led security efforts in the country. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft began delivering 24 additional MRAPs to Port-au-Prince Aug. 23 for transfer to the MSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

Rojoef Manuel

US to Deliver More MaxxPro Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Warfighters in Haiti

The US Southern Command has begun supplying 24 additional MaxxPro armored fighting vehicles for Kenyan forces in Haiti.

Apr- 2024 -

1 April

Americas

Soldiers of Task Force 41, Canadian Army, prepare to enter a building at the urban patrol training lane on West Camp Rapid, Rapid City, S.D., on June 16, 2016. This event was a part of the 32nd South Dakota National Guard Golden Coyote training exercise.

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Begin Military Training Support for Haiti in Jamaica

The Canadian government will send 70 soldiers to Jamaica to prepare Caribbean Community forces to combat gang wars in Haiti.

Dec- 2023 -

8 December

Americas

Warring gangs control much of Haiti's capital city and main port

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Hopes Haiti Force Will Start in Early 2024

The UN said it hopes the multinational force heading to Haiti to help tackle the "absolute, brutal" gang violence ravaging the country.

Oct- 2023 -

3 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Approves Haiti Force After Year of Pleas

The United Nations Security Council approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti.

Sep- 2023 -

28 September

Africa

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (left) and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale (right) sit beside each other while signing the papers of the five-year framework for defense cooperation. They are flanked by one military personnel each on the background. A US flag is placed on Austin's side, while a Kenyan flag is on Duale's.

Juster Domingo

US, Kenya Sign Five-Year Defense Cooperation Deal

The US and Kenya have signed a five-year joint defense cooperation deal targeting regional peace and security.

Feb- 2023 -

16 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Warships to Take up Positions off Haiti Coast

Canada is deploying two warships off the coast of Haiti over the coming weeks to conduct surveillance of the crisis-hit country and support local police.

US to Deliver More MaxxPro Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Warfighters in Haiti

Canada to Begin Military Training Support for Haiti in Jamaica

UN Hopes Haiti Force Will Start in Early 2024

UN Approves Haiti Force After Year of Pleas

US, Kenya Sign Five-Year Defense Cooperation Deal

Canada Warships to Take up Positions off Haiti Coast

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