Collision involving armed transport in Haiti results in the death of 2 Kenyan law enforcement officers and leaves 8 more injured.

In Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, an accident involving two armored vehicles occurred on Sunday evening along the Kenscoff-Pétion-Ville route, on the outskirts of the city. According to Jack Ombaka, the mission's spokesman, this unfortunate incident left at least eight police officers from Kenya injured.

The accident occurred when one armored vehicle towing a disabled one broke down. Regrettably, the accident resulted in at least two deaths, including one civilian. Three of the injured officers were in serious condition and were airlifted to the neighboring Dominican Republic for treatment.

This is the third Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti since the mission began more than a year ago. The previous two officers were killed in separate incidents: one in a gang attack, and another is missing and presumed dead. However, the missing officer's name has not been publicly disclosed in the available search results.

The UN-backed mission in Haiti, which is focused on fighting gangs in the troubled Caribbean country, remains undeterred in its focus. The mission's spokesman, Jack Ombaka, has confirmed that the mission's focus remains on fighting gangs in Haiti.

Fortunately, no civilians were reported killed in this specific accident. No details were provided about the current condition or treatment of the injured officers.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by peacekeeping missions in conflict zones. The international community continues to express its solidarity with the Kenyan police officers and the UN-backed mission in Haiti during these difficult times.