Leader of UN-backed force and first Chadian troops arrive in Haiti as deployment begins
Published on: Thursday 02 April 2026
Jack Christofides, the new leader of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF), arrived in Haiti on Wednesday with a Chadian advance team to prepare for the arrival of more troops this month. This deployment signifies an important step toward shifting from the Kenyan-led mission to a broader multinational effort to combat escalating gang violence, officials said.
