Concerns over Kenya\u2019s human rights record have cast a shadow over a UN decision that gave Kenya the go ahead to lead an armed multinational force to Haiti amid brutal\u00a0gang violence in the Caribbean country. <\/p>\n
For a year, the multinational force, comprising 1000 Kenya police personnel is expected to combat criminal gangs responsible for a wave of killings, kidnappings and rape in Haiti. <\/p>\n
But human rights groups argue that Kenya\u2019s history of human rights abuses must be evaluated. <\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Amnesty International Kenya urged UN member states, human rights organizations and citizens to thoroughly examine the \u201chuman rights and humanitarian implications\u201d of deploying an armed multinational force to Haiti. <\/p>\n
Kenya\u2019s police have often been criticized for its violent approach towards containing demonstrations in the country. Dozens of civilians have been killed during anti-government protests in the East African country this year. <\/p>\n
The Kenya National Civil Society Center opposed the deployment of the country\u2019s police personnel to Haiti, accusing it of \u201cextrajudicial killings.\u201d <\/p>\n
Some in Kenya are also skeptical as to the real motive behind the mission. <\/p>\n
\u201cMany people believe the president of Kenya is out to please the international community. He\u2019s out to be a darling of the west. He has been on a charm offensive to please the outside world, to appear to be an African statesman,\u201d Manyora argued. <\/p>\n
However, Kenyan President William Ruto called the outcome of Monday\u2019s vote \u201coverdue\u201d and \u201ca critical instrument\u201d that will \u201cprovide a different footprint in the history of international interventions in Haiti.\u201d <\/p>\n
In a media statement on Tuesday, Ruto said he was \u201cdelighted\u201d that the UNSC had directly answered his call, citing his recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly regarding the need for a framework of a multinational support force in Haiti. <\/p>\n
Ruto said the decision \u201cmarks an important moment in the history of global multilateralism,\u201d and argued that it \u201cenables the nations of the world to discharge a collective moral duty of securing justice and security for all peoples of all nations.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cFor us in Kenya, this mission is of special significance and critical urgency. We experienced the harrowing brunt of colonialism, as well as the long, difficult and frustrating struggle\u2026 In our struggle, we always had friends \u2026 true, loyal and determined friends. The people of Haiti, our dear friends, today stand in need. It is our fundamental moral obligation to be their friend indeed, by standing with them,\u201d Ruto said. <\/p>\n\n
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