First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 2, 2026 at 01:19 AM

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The first troops from the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) have arrived in Haiti to address escalating gang violence. An initial team from Chad, accompanied by UN official Jack Christofides, marks the first deployment of the expanded GSF, which is expected to grow to 5,500 personnel. Authorized by the UN Security Council last September, the GSF has a 12-month mandate to "neutralize, isolate, and deter" gangs and is empowered to make arrests. This force is intended to replace a previous Kenyan-led mission that failed to control gang violence due to insufficient resources. The GSF aims to stabilize Haiti ahead of upcoming elections.

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The new Gang Suppression Force was first proposed by the United States and Panama as a tool to “neutralise, isolate, and deter” Haiti’s gangs.

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The Gang Suppression Force is eventually expected to grow to 5,500 people, and it has an initial mandate of 12 months.

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Jack Christofides has arrived in Port-au-Prince as Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force.

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The Gang Suppression Force (GSF) announced on social media that an initial group from Chad had arrived.

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First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Russia 35% China 35% Panama 40% South Africa 50% Kenya 50% United States 60% UN Security Council ×265% Chad ×270% Jack Christofides ×275% UN ×280% Haiti ×990% Gang Suppression Force ×795%

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haiti 100% gang violence 100% gang suppression force 90% un-backed force 80% troop deployment 70% security mission 60% united nations 50% chad 50% elections 40%

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