Haiti’s notorious gang leader, Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, has once again made a plea. He asked President William Ruto to reconsider sending Kenyan troops to Haiti.
Barbecue expressed his wish for the Kenyan police to be withdrawn from his country. He emphasized that he sees them as brothers. He does not want to harm them.
During an interview, Barbecue accused Western countries and Haitian oligarchs of fueling the ongoing violence in Haiti. He alleged that rival gangs were funded by politicians and oligarchs to create political instability.
Barbecue criticized the involvement of the United States, France, and Canada in Haitian affairs. He claimed they were protecting their own interests through Caricom.
Barbecue highlighted the importance of dialogue in resolving the crisis in Haiti. He stated that the Multinational Security Mission, which Kenya is part of, would not succeed. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate.
He was open to aligning with unexpected allies to liberate the country from the current system. The gang leader’s plea to President Ruto shows he wants to avoid conflict. He seeks peaceful solutions to the turmoil in Haiti.
