Kenya’s President Ruto seeks more support for Haiti peacekeeping force - September 27, 2024
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Kenyan President William Ruto says his country’s commitment to international peace and security is unwavering. Speaking Thursday at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ruto touted Kenya’s peacekeeping role in Somalia, Haiti and its involvement with South Sudan’s Tumaini Peace Initiative. He called for more international support to troop-contributing countries to complete the job in Haiti
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