In brief
Amid rising tensions between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, an alarming number of Haitian migrants are being deported weekly, often transported under harsh conditions.
Cage-like trucks loaded with deported Haitians have become a grim sight at the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. With up to 10,000 deportations occurring each week, the situation for those fleeing the instability in Haiti is dire. Each day, numerous individuals—ranging from pregnant women to unaccompanied minors—are being transported back to Haiti, often in vehicles that resemble those used for livestock transport. The deportations have surged, with over 55,000 Haitians sent back since October. Many, like 24-year-old Rose-Mieline Florvil, recount harrowing tales of being raided at home by immigration officials who demanded their return to Haiti. These deportations reflect a drastic policy shift by the Dominican Republic, a nation historically burdened by complex relations with its Haitian neighbor. With the stark socio-economic disparity between the two nations, the Dominican government is increasingly vocal about its inability to accommodate the large influx of Haitian migrants.
