The Standing Group of Partners that consists of the United States, Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Kenyan Force Commander Godfrey Otunge has officially appointed Jack Christofides as the Special Representative for the newly established Gang Suppression Force (GSF)
In a press release on 2nd December 2025, GSF announced the appointment of Jack Christofides.
Jack Christofides’s Experience
Jack Christofides is well-experienced in political affairs, peacebuilding, and operational leadership. Recently, he served as Director of the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Northern Africa Division, in New York.
Christofides was the Deputy Head of Mission and Director of Political & Civil Affairs for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) between 2020 and 2023, during which he helped advance stability and political dialogue in a challenging context.
Christofides has also led senior roles, including Director of the Africa II Division in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Director of Policy, Evaluation, and Training in the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support.
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Role of Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti
The GSF was established under UN Security Council Resolution 2793 with the support of the United Nations and international partners. It is a central component of the international response to Haiti’s ongoing security crisis.
Its mission in Haiti includes:
- Restoring state authority and public order,
- Reduce gang territorial control,
- Secure critical infrastructure
- Support the Haitian people as they work toward a return to elected governance and long-term stability
UN to Decide Key Changes in Kenya-Led Haiti Mission
Earlier on, Kenya’s prime cabinet secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to the success of the Haiti Mission.
In his address, he noted that since the deployment of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), notable gains have been achieved despite challenges, including the loss of security personnel.
He added that the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) presents a critical and time-bound opportunity to reverse Haiti’s worsening security situation and lay the foundation for a return to democratic governance.
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Mudavadi stressed that sustained commitment and solidarity from international partners are essential for the mission to fulfil its mandate.
The Prime CS appealed to the international community for adequate and predictable financial resources, equipment, and logistical support.
“Kenya remains fully committed to the mission’s success and continues to appeal for adequate and predictable financial resources, equipment, and logistical support from the international community,” Mudavadi added.
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