Dominican Republic to Deport 10,000 Haitians Weekly

The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has condemned the Dominican Republic's policy to expel up to 10,000 Haitian migrants per week, warning that it exacerbates the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Haiti, which is already plagued by gang violence and instability. Haitian Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy criticized the deportations as an 'affront to human dignity' and highlighted the dangers faced by returning migrants. Since the announcement, over 9,000 individuals have already been deported, with the Dominican government asserting that the expulsions are necessary due to the chaos in Haiti affecting security in the Dominican Republic. Human rights organizations and the United Nations have urged a halt to these deportations, citing the perilous conditions in Haiti. The Dominican government maintains that it is acting within human rights standards while facing mounting criticism for its approach. This policy is part of a broader crackdown on Haitian communities by Dominican President Luis Abinader's administration.