
Canada to Train Troops From Caribbean Nations for Haiti Mission
Voice of America
Canadian soldiers stand guard by the Canadian embassy as violence spreads and armed gangs expand their control over Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 29, 2024.
OTTAWA - Canada has sent about 70 soldiers to Jamaica to train troops from Caribbean nations who are set to take part in a United Nations-authorized mission to Haiti, the Canadian defense ministry said Saturday.

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