Members of "G9 and Family" protect the leader Jimmy Chérizier, right, better known as Barbecue, during a protest against Haitian Prime Minister in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. 

Can a multinational intervention lead to peace to Haiti?

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Members of “G9 and Family” protect the leader Jimmy Chérizier, right, better known as Barbecue, during a protest against Haitian Prime Minister in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sept. 19, 2023. 

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The United Nations Security Council has approved the dispatch of a multinational armed force led by Kenya to the beleaguered nation of Haiti, to help combat violent gangs. It’s the first time in almost 20 years that a force would be deployed to the Caribbean nation. And, the rising number of undocumented immigrants has overwhelmed officials in many US cities. But business leaders in Topeka, Kansas, are reaching out to legal immigrants, paying a select few up to $15,000 to move to there. Also, as more private entities and governments launch into space, disposing of orbital debris has become a bigger problem. Left in the atmosphere, even small bits can damage satellites and spacecraft. Plus, growing demand for cocaine in Europe. 

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Can a multinational intervention bring peace to Haiti?
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