Archive · 23 May 2025
Haiti Slams Dominican Republic Over Xenophobic Deportation Practices
Haiti is upset with the Dominican Republic because the Dominican Republic is sending Haitians back to Haiti.
Haiti thinks the Dominican Republic is being unfair and mean to Haitian people, especially pregnant and nursing women.
The UN says the Dominican Republic is not following the rules.
The Dominican Republic says it is following its laws.
Haiti is now helping its citizens return home.
Haiti accused the Dominican Republic of xenophobic acts and violating rights of Haitian migrants.
Deportations have increased, with the UN noting a rise in pregnant and breastfeeding women being deported.
Haiti's foreign ministry issued a statement denouncing the treatment and organizing repatriation.
The Dominican Republic has toughened migration policies, implementing a crackdown on foreigners without papers.
Humanitarian organizations, including the UN, have expressed concerns about the treatment of pregnant women.
- Who
- Haiti and the Dominican Republic are involved; the UN is also a key player.
- What
- Haiti accuses the Dominican Republic of xenophobic deportations.
- When
- The deportations have increased in recent months; the Haitian statement was issued on Thursday.
- Where
- The Dominican Republic and Haiti border.
- Why
- The Dominican Republic is deporting Haitians, citing migration policies; Haiti claims xenophobia and rights violations.
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Deportation Policies
Haiti
Haiti accuses the Dominican Republic of xenophobic acts and violating the rights of Haitian migrants, particularly pregnant and nursing women.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is enforcing its migration policies and deporting individuals without proper documentation.
- Accuser
- Haiti
- Accused
- Dominican Republic
- Approximate Deportations in April
- Nearly 20,000 in April
- Groups of Concern
- Rising number of pregnant and breastfeeding women
- DR Actions
- Increased border security and construction of a wall