Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has announced that his country will deploy 1,500 Soldiers to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed multinational security effort aimed at restoring order in the violence-plagued Caribbean nation.
“The state will contribute to this force with two battalions of 750 personnel each, for a total of 1,500 men,” Déby said, underscoring Chad’s commitment to international peacekeeping operations.
The planned deployment comes as Haiti continues to grapple with escalating gang violence that has crippled daily life, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Armed groups now control most of the city and have steadily expanded their influence into surrounding areas, leaving communities exposed to widespread killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence.
Chad’s contribution would bolster the UN-backed multinational security mission, which seeks to strengthen Haiti’s overwhelmed police force. The initiative, launched three years ago to combat gang activity, aims to grow to about 5,500 personnel drawn from several countries.
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Déby highlighted Chad’s track record in global security efforts, noting its involvement in regional operations against extremist groups such as Boko Haram. Analysts say such experience could prove valuable in Haiti, where gangs are heavily armed and deeply entrenched.
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has seen its humanitarian situation deteriorate alongside the surge in violence. Thousands have been displaced, while access to food, healthcare, and basic services continues to decline.
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The international community has increasingly viewed the deployment of foreign security forces as a critical step toward stabilizing the country. However, challenges remain, including coordination among contributing nations and ensuring long-term support for Haiti’s fragile institutions.
As preparations for the multinational force continue, many Haitians are hoping the additional troops will bring some relief to a nation long caught in cycles of instability and crisis.
