The Dominican Republic has ramped up mass deportations of Haitians, expelling nearly 11,000 individuals in the past week alone as part of a controversial new repatriation policy. The government has pledged to remove up to 10,000 Haitians weekly, citing the influx of migrants as a result of escalating gang violence in neighboring Haiti.
This surge in deportations comes as the Dominican Republic faces increasing pressure on its resources, with the government claiming that schools, clinics, and hospitals have been overwhelmed by the growing number of Haitian migrants seeking refuge from the violence plaguing their homeland. The situation in Haiti has deteriorated significantly in recent months, with armed gangs taking control of large parts of the country, displacing families and creating a humanitarian crisis.
While the #Dominican government defends the deportation policy as necessary to protect its infrastructure and public services, critics argue that the mass expulsions could worsen the already dire situation in Haiti. Human rights organizations have voiced concerns over the treatment of deported Haitians and the conditions they face upon their return to a country in crisis.
The Dominican Republic and #Haiti have long had a complex relationship, and this latest wave of deportations is adding tension to an already fragile situation. The mass deportation policy has sparked debate over regional responsibility and humanitarian aid, with calls for a more coordinated international response to the crisis in Haiti.
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