A longtime United Nations expert on peace building who has worked in some of the world’s most complex security environments, has been named the special representative for the newly authorized, but not yet fully deployed, Gang Suppression Force in Haiti.

Jack Christofides was named by the group of countries tasked with overseeing the U.S.-backed force. Known as the Standing Group of Partners, they include the United States, Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, The Bahamas and Kenya, which is led by Force Commander Godfrey Otunge.

In a release, Otunge said Christofides, who has worked throughout the U.N. peacekeeping system, “brings experience in political affairs, peace-building and operational leadership, which will be instrumental in guiding the GSF’s efforts to address Haiti’s secu

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