Kenyan politician vows fresh challenge to Haiti police deployment


  • World
  • Wednesday, 06 Mar 2024

FILE PHOTO: A convoy of cars carrying members of a Kenyan delegation leave the premises of Haitian National Police (PNH) after meeting with the Chief of the Haitian National Police Frantz Elbe, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, August 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol/File Photo

NAIROBI (Reuters) - A Kenyan opposition leader said on Wednesday he would launch a fresh court challenge to a plan to send police officers to gang-ravaged Haiti, after the two countries signed a deal last week intended to fast-track the stalled deployment.

Ekuru Aukot told Reuters the agreement between President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry was invalid and failed to address objections by the judge who blocked the deployment in January following a lawsuit by Aukot's party.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Brazil's Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency before more surgery
Daughters of King Charles' brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service
Russia is analysing US documents on Ukraine peace deal, Kremlin says
Russia made a proposal to France on jailed French researcher Vinatier, the Kremlin says
Ukrainian drones hit oil and gas facilities in Russia, SBU official says
Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Four bodies found believed to be from one Liechtenstein family
Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows
US urges parties to accept Honduras vote outcome after Trump-backed Asfura wins

Others Also Read