Dominican Republic: Dilated up to 10,000 Haitians per week

Dominican Republic: Dilated up to 10,000 Haitians per week

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (AP) - The Dominican government announced on Wednesday that it will initiate massive deportations of Haitians who live illegally in the country. Up to 10,000 people should be deported weekly.

reasons for the deportations

government spokesman Homero Figueroa told journalists that the decision was made after a “excess” of Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, which the island of Hispaniola shares with Haiti.

background and current situation

Figueroa pointed out that the authorities have observed an increase in Haitian migrants, while one of the UN supported mission in Haiti that fights against gear has stalled. He also mentioned that the authorities agreed to reinforce the border controls and surveillance without giving details.

numbers for deportations

human rights concerns

activists for supposed human rights violations towards Haitians and Haitian descent who were born in the Dominican Republic. Abinader, however, contested any misconduct.

international reactions and security situation in Haiti

The announcement on Wednesday is made a week after Abinaer explained at the UN General Assembly that he would take “drastic measures” if the mission in Haiti fails. This mission is led by almost 400 police officers from Kenya, supported by around two dozen police officers and soldiers from Jamaica and two high -ranking military members from Belize. The United States has warned that the mission lacks personnel and funds and instead push for a UN peace mission.

gangs and the humanitarian crisis in Haiti

In Haiti, Gangs control 80 % of the capital Port-Au-Prince. Violence has homelessly made violence in recent years, while thousands of others have left the country.