But watchdogs warn that could lead to rights abuses, given longstanding accusations against Kenyan police by rights groups
The U.S. Wants Kenya to Lead a Multinational Force in Haiti. But Watchdogs Worry That Could Fuel Rights Abuses
Now the U.S., as this month’s president of the U.N. Security Council, is preparing to put forward a resolution to authorize a mission in Haiti led by Kenyan police, who have relatively little overseas experience in such large numbers and don’t speak French, which is used in Haiti. “Kenya stands with persons of African descent across the world,” Alfred Mutua said. A ministry spokesman didn't respond to questions about the force or what Kenya would receive in return.
“I have no knowledge of any complaints raised by the U.N. during those deployments, hence no concern on my end,” the executive director of the watchdog Independent Medico-Legal Unit, Peter Kiama, told the AP. “Remember, the major challenges regarding policing practices in Kenya include political interference with police command and independence, inadequate political will to reform the institution, culture of internal impunity and criminality, and inadequate internal and external accountability.
At home, Kenya’s police force has received millions of dollars in training and support from the U.S., European Union and other partners in recent years, with the U.S. focusing on “promoting police accountability and professionalism.”
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