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The streets of Port-au-Prince have turned into a war zone as two Kenyan police officers came under heavy gunfire during a brutal clash with Haitian gangs. One officer suffered a gunshot wound to the head after a bullet pierced his helmet, while his colleague was wounded in the ear when gunfire tore through the walls of an armored vehicle.
🚨 Mission Under Fire! 🚨
Unnamed security sources revealed to Reuters that the officers were caught in an ambush while patrolling the volatile Haitian capital. Their injuries were so severe that they were immediately airlifted to the Dominican Republic for emergency treatment. The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, through spokesperson Jack Ombaka, confirmed the attack, stating, “Casualties are an unfortunate reality in such operations.”
🔴 Kenyan Forces Facing Deadly Firepower 🔴
This chilling incident adds to the growing casualty count of the Kenyan-led mission, which suffered its first fatality in February when an officer was gunned down execution-style. Tensions soared again after another Kenyan officer vanished under mysterious circumstances on March 24, sparking a diplomatic standoff between Kenya and Haiti over his fate.
💥 Officers Cry Out: ‘We Are Sitting Ducks!’ 💥
Kenyan officers have raised alarm over their flawed protective gear, which they claim is no match for the gangs’ firepower. A staggering 20 armored vehicles have been grounded, with officers refusing to use them after multiple incidents where bullets easily penetrated their defenses.
💰 US Funding in Question! 💰
As criticism mounts, a high-ranking MSS delegation is set to fly to Washington this week to demand answers from US officials regarding the quality of supplied equipment. The United States remains the mission’s primary financier, though reports suggest funding uncertainties could threaten the operation.
Despite the raging crisis, Inspector General Douglas Kanja insists the mission will push forward, promising that funding remains intact. But with deadly gang violence spiraling out of control, the question remains— are Kenyan officers being sent on a suicide mission? 💀🔥
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