Tensions Rise as Kenyan Officer Missing in Haiti During MSS Mission
An officer from the Kenyan MSS mission was reported missing in Haiti following a clash with gangs. While aiding a Haitian police vehicle, MSS forces were attacked, resulting in the officer's disappearance. Haitian police and MSS are conducting search operations. Local reports and videos indicate a possible fatality.
A Kenyan officer from the multinational security support (MSS) mission has gone missing in Haiti amid clashes with local gangs, sparking a comprehensive search and rescue operation.
The incident unfolded when gang members launched an attack on MSS forces, who were at the time assisting a Haitian national police vehicle. The vehicle was reportedly stuck in a ditch, possibly created by the gangs themselves, as stated by the MSS.
In a grim twist, local Haitian media reported seeing a Kenyan MSS member's body in a bloodied uniform, raising concerns over potential casualties in this escalating scenario.
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