Chad to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Haiti for Gang Suppression Force

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has announced the deployment of 1,500 troops to Haiti to support a UN-backed multinational security force aimed at combating rampant gang violence.

Key points

• The deployment consists of two battalions of 750 personnel each.
• The Gang Suppression Force is a multinational mission that replaced the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission.
• The force aims to reach a total strength of 5,500 security personnel to assist the Haitian police.
• Chad has a history of participating in international peacekeeping and security coalitions, including operations against Boko Haram.

Why it matters

This deployment represents a significant international contribution to addressing the severe security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti, where gangs control most of the capital.