- Kenyan police officers in Haiti have begun a month-long linguistic and intercultural training program, sponsored by the French government
- The program is to help improve their communication with local officials and residents and focuses on French and Haitian Creole
- This initiative is part of the UN-mandated Multinational Security Support mission, aimed at supporting Haiti’s efforts to stabilize gangs and prepare for elections
Kenyan police officers in Haiti have started a month-long linguistic and intercultural training program to enhance their effectiveness in stabilizing gangs that have nearly overwhelmed the capital.
Sponsored by the French government through its Embassy in Haiti, the training focuses on French and Haitian Creole, the primary languages of local institutions and the population.
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Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission Force Commander Godfrey Otunge officially launched the program, emphasizing that overcoming language barriers will significantly improve communication and operations.
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This initiative is part of a broader UN mandate to support Haitian National Police efforts in restoring security and preparing for free elections.
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The training, which involves collaboration with the International Organization of La Francophonie, Institutes français, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), aims to enhance interaction between the Kenyan officers and local communities.
Additional participating countries include Benin, Jamaica, and Canada, among others.
