What's next for a crackdown on Haitian migrants as the Dominican Republic leader enters a new term?
7 months ago

What's next for a crackdown on Haitian migrants as the Dominican Republic leader enters a new term?

Hindustan Times  

MEXICO CITY — After Dominican President Luis Abinader coasted into a second term over the weekend, he promised in a nationalistic speech that “the best is yet to come.” What's next for a crackdown on Haitian migrants as the Dominican Republic leader enters a new term? The Dominican Republic has long taken a hard-line stance with Haitian migrants, but harsh crackdowns have increased in recent years as Haiti's spiraling gang violence drives people to flee. “Our catch phrase from now on will be: Either we fight together to save Haiti, or we will fight alone to protect the Dominican Republic,” Abinader said in February. But now that the election is over, Shifter said Abinader not directly mentioning Haiti in his victory speech might be a sign that he will use “less aggressive” rhetoric toward Haitians.

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Desperate Haitians Who Fled to the Dominican Republic Are Being Sent Back in Cages
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Desperate Haitians Who Fled to the Dominican Republic Are Being Sent Back in Cages

New York Times  

Cage-like trucks fitted with iron bars that appear designed to carry livestock line up every morning at the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The vehicles at the Elias Piña border crossing are not loaded with cattle, but with Haitians being deported by the Dominican immigration authorities. Rose-Mieline Florvil, 24, who lived in the Dominican Republic for less than …

Haitian activists demand halt to deportations as gang violence and poverty soar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haitian activists demand halt to deportations as gang violence and poverty soar

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian activists on Thursday demanded that other countries temporarily stop deportations to their country due to a surge in gang violence and deepening poverty. In October, the U.S. deported 258 Haitians, while Turks & Caicos, Jamaica and the Bahamas deported a combined total of 231, according to Sam Guillaume, a spokesperson for Haiti’s Support Group for Returnees …

Haitian Foreign Minister Blasts Dominican Republic's Mass Deportation Plan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haitian Foreign Minister Blasts Dominican Republic's Mass Deportation Plan

Hindustan Times  

Haiti's foreign minister criticizes Dominican Republic's mass deportation plan, calling it an affront to human dignity. The Dominican Republic plans to deport tens of thousands of migrants back to Haiti, with the majority being Haitians. The foreign minister strongly condemns these dehumanizing acts and demands respect and justice.

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
3 months ago

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — As world leaders meeting in the United Nations this week discuss the future of efforts to rein in the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness that an international response can turn the tide of violence. But in a visit to Haiti by Kenya’s President William Ruto over the weekend – on his way to the United …

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
3 months ago

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis

The Independent  

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Blinken arrives in Dominican Republic, talks with President Luis Abinader focus on Haiti crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken arrives in Dominican Republic, talks with President Luis Abinader focus on Haiti crisis

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Dominican Republic for a one-day visit after landing in neighboring Haiti on Thursday to support a UN-backed mission led by Kenya to fight rampaging gangs there US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader hold a joint news conference at the National Palace in Santo Domingo, …

Blinken visits Dominican Republic as talks with president focus on economy and Haiti’s crisis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken visits Dominican Republic as talks with president focus on economy and Haiti’s crisis

Associated Press  

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The U.S. secretary of state and the leader of the Dominican Republic held private talks Friday on a range of issues, from human rights, economic prosperity and regional security. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Dominican Republic for a one-day visit after landing in neighboring Haiti on Thursday to support a U.N.-backed …

What’s next for crackdown on Haitian migrants as Dominican Republic leader enters new term?
7 months ago

What’s next for crackdown on Haitian migrants as Dominican Republic leader enters new term?

LA Times  

A boy stands on the back of a truck holding undocumented Haitians detained by immigration officials in Dajabon, Dominican Republic. After Dominican President Luis Abinader coasted into a second term over the weekend, he promised in a nationalistic speech that “the best is yet to come.” But as one of the region’s most popular leaders spoke of economic prosperity and …

Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
8 months ago

Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti

Al Jazeera  

On March 12, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry tendered his resignation amid escalating violence in the country. Meanwhile, the United States backed yet another foreign intervention, promising $100m for a United Nations force to be deployed in Haiti. The practice of allocating land for free industrial zones and the cultivation of cash crops for export that benefit foreign corporations and …

US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights
8 months ago

US deports about 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending monthslong pause in flights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration sent about …

How can Haiti break its cycle of violence and instability?
9 months ago

How can Haiti break its cycle of violence and instability?

Al Jazeera  

Is Haiti on the verge of collapse? Haiti is facing a major and violent upheaval after armed gangs took control of 80 percent of the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, locking Prime Minister Ariel Henry out of the country and triggering his resignation. In an effort to contain the recent surge of violence, the Haitian government announced extending a state of emergency …

Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence
9 months ago

Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence

The Independent  

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Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence
9 months ago

Dominican Republic is urged to stop deporting people to Haiti as people flee surge in gang violence

Associated Press  

DAJABON, Dominican Republic — Human rights activists are calling on the Dominican Republic’s government for a temporary reprieve in deportations as neighboring Haiti’s crisis spirals and people attempt to flee over the closed border from a surge in deadly gang violence. “If the government could postpone or diminish the push for deportations, it would be an achievement…an important contribution to …

Haiti unrest fuels fear, frustration in tight-knit Haitian diasporas
9 months ago

Haiti unrest fuels fear, frustration in tight-knit Haitian diasporas

Al Jazeera  

Despite myriad challenges, Haitians in US and Canada say they remain hopeful of a better future for the Caribbean nation. “That never happened before.” But this month, Haiti’s years-long crisis reached a new peak of political instability and violence. “You hope that you’re not going to get bad news, that it’s not going to be your turn to lose a …

Haitian migrants trying to flee conflict are rounded up by cops in Dominican Republic and sent back in caged police vans
9 months ago

Haitian migrants trying to flee conflict are rounded up by cops in Dominican Republic and sent back in caged police vans

Daily Mail  

Thousands are without power after four substations were destroyed as gangs run wild in the nation Gangs killed at least two dozen people near Port-au-Prince on Monday Haitians attempting to escape the escalating violence and fled to neighboring Dominican Republic have been rounded up and deported. Haitians attempting to escape the escalating violence and fled to neighboring Dominican Republic have …

Haiti crisis: Gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier threatens politicians
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti crisis: Gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier threatens politicians

Hindustan Times  

A powerful gang leader in Haiti has issued a threatening message aimed at political leaders who would participate in a planned transition council, as fires broke out amid a fresh surge of violence in the Caribbean nation's capital. Police officers take part in an operation on the surroundings of the National Penitentiary following a fire, as a powerful gang leader …

A glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, a country reeling with effectively no leader
9 months, 1 week ago

A glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, a country reeling with effectively no leader

NPR  

A glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, a country reeling with effectively no leader Enlarge this image toggle caption Odelyn Joseph/AP Odelyn Joseph/AP CAP-HAÏTIEN, Haiti — In Haiti, there aren't many certainties in life, but chaos may be one of them. Enlarge this image toggle caption Octavio Jones for NPR Octavio Jones for NPR Late Thursday afternoon, this NPR team …

The plan to get a transitional government in place in Haiti is being tested
9 months, 1 week ago

The plan to get a transitional government in place in Haiti is being tested

NPR  

The plan to get a transitional government in place in Haiti is being tested Days after Haiti's prime minister announced his intention to resign, politicians of all stripes have started jockeying for power. Days after the country's prime minister announced his intention to resign, the plan to get a transitional government in place is being tested. NPR's Eyder Peralta is …

Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Radio stations across Haiti got jammed with calls just hours after a court in Kenya blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. Meanwhile, Haiti’s National Police is losing officers at “an alarming rate,” while those still in service continue to be overwhelmed by gangs, according to a …

Growing gang violence is devastating Haitians, with major crime at a new high, UN envoy says
1 year, 2 months ago

Growing gang violence is devastating Haitians, with major crime at a new high, UN envoy says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Growing gang violence in Haiti is devastating the lives of its people, with major crimes rising to a new high, the U.N. special envoy for the conflict-wracked Caribbean nations said Monday. Between April 24 and Sept. 30, she said, the U.N. political mission “registered the lynching of at least 395 alleged gang members across all 10 departments …

Growing gang violence is devastating Haitians, with major crime at a new high, UN envoy says
1 year, 2 months ago

Growing gang violence is devastating Haitians, with major crime at a new high, UN envoy says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Growing gang violence in Haiti …

Dominican president threatens to close border with Haiti over canal dispute
1 year, 3 months ago

Dominican president threatens to close border with Haiti over canal dispute

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican government has alleged that a Haitian-built canal threatens to divert its water and harm its farmlands. The president of the Dominican Republic has announced a freeze on new visas for Haitians and threatened to close the border between the two countries as tensions rise over a disputed canal. President Luis Abinader issued the order on Monday, citing construction …

Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border with its neighbor
1 year, 3 months ago

Dominican president suspends visas for Haitians and threatens to close border with its neighbor

Associated Press  

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The president of the Dominican Republic announced Monday that he has suspended issuing visas to Haitians, and he threatened to shut down land, air and sea traffic between the two neighbors over their latest dispute. A study by the Dominican Republic’s Central Bank said $430 million in informal border trade was conducted in 2017 between …

US deports dozens to Haiti despite telling citizens to leave country
1 year, 3 months ago

US deports dozens to Haiti despite telling citizens to leave country

Al Jazeera  

Rights advocate says more than 60 Haitians were sent back to the Caribbean nation struggling with escalating violence. Less than 24 hours after the United States urged its citizens to leave Haiti “as soon as possible” due to increased violence, authorities deported dozens of Haitian nationals back to the country, an immigration rights advocate has confirmed. The State Department said …

Haitian gang leader warns potential foreign force against any abuses
1 year, 4 months ago

Haitian gang leader warns potential foreign force against any abuses

Al Jazeera  

Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier says Haitians will rise up against international force if human rights abuses committed. A powerful Haitian gang leader has warned any potential foreign force sent to Haiti against committing human rights abuses in the Caribbean nation, promising to “fight against them until our last breath”. “It will be a fight of the Haitian people to save the …

Haiti gang leader vows to fight any foreign armed force if it commits abuses
1 year, 4 months ago

Haiti gang leader vows to fight any foreign armed force if it commits abuses

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An ex-police officer considered by many to be Haiti’s most powerful gang leader warned Wednesday that he would fight any international armed force deployed to the Caribbean country if it committed any abuses. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has led Haiti since the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, has been pushing for the deployment of …

Haiti gang leader vows to fight any foreign armed force and urges revolt against government
1 year, 4 months ago

Haiti gang leader vows to fight any foreign armed force and urges revolt against government

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has led Haiti since …

Dominican Republic denies Canada consulted on Haitian aid office
1 year, 6 months ago

Dominican Republic denies Canada consulted on Haitian aid office

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican Republic has pushed back on a proposal for a Canadian-led “joint security coordination cell” in its territory, as part of an effort to address the crises unfolding in its neighbour, Haiti. Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez denounced the prospect of hosting the Canadian bureau in the country, which was pitched as a site from which to coordinate international …

Haitians seizing on legal path to US rush to secure passport
1 year, 11 months ago

Haitians seizing on legal path to US rush to secure passport

The Independent  

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US unveils new border curbs for Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans
1 year, 11 months ago

US unveils new border curbs for Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans

Al Jazeera  

Joe Biden says new rules allowing asylum seekers to be returned to Mexico aim to reduce arrivals at US southern border. “These four countries account for most of the people now travelling into Mexico to try to start a new life by crossing the border into the United States of America,” US President Joe Biden said during a news conference …

After year of ‘unprecedented crises’, what next for Haiti?
1 year, 11 months ago

After year of ‘unprecedented crises’, what next for Haiti?

Al Jazeera  

From gangs to fuel shortages to a cholera outbreak, Haiti is grappling with ongoing setbacks as new year begins. After months of mounting violence, one of the most powerful armed groups – the G9 gang alliance, led by former police officer Jimmy “BBQ” Cherizier – in September imposed another fuel blockade on the main petrol terminal in Port-au-Prince, known as …

Dominican deportations to Haiti fuel growing fears, frustration
2 years, 1 month ago

Dominican deportations to Haiti fuel growing fears, frustration

Al Jazeera  

Rights advocates urge the Dominican Republic to stop removals as thousands are sent to crisis-hit Haiti this month. It’s persecution based on race.” History of migration The accelerated deportations come after decades of fraught relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which share an approximately 400km-long border on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. “What appears to be happening is a …

Haiti's Leaders Want International Help But Many In The Country Don't Want It : Consider This from NPR : NPR
2 years, 1 month ago

Haiti's Leaders Want International Help But Many In The Country Don't Want It : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Haiti Is In Turmoil — But Is International Intervention The Right Solution? Enlarge this image toggle caption RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images Haiti is a country in crisis. NPR's Eyder Peralta spoke to Haitians who are actively resisting the idea of international intervention. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on the debate at the United Nations over …

Dominican Republic cracks down at border amid Haiti chaos
2 years, 2 months ago

Dominican Republic cracks down at border amid Haiti chaos

Associated Press  

HAVANA — As Haiti rapidly spirals into chaos, its island neighbor, the Dominican Republic, has responded with crackdowns on migrants and a military buildup the government claims will “guarantee border security.” But some fear those moves will only deepen long-existing xenophobia against Haitian migrants and harm both nations’ economies. … It’s very dangerous for the integrity of the Dominican Republic …

Dominican president bars Haitian ex-leader from his country
2 years, 3 months ago

Dominican president bars Haitian ex-leader from his country

Associated Press  

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The president of the Dominican Republic has barred Haiti’s former interim prime minister — who is now an aspiring presidential candidate — from entering the country, a move that further heightens tensions between two nations that share the island of Hispaniola. The order against Claude Joseph that was signed Wednesday by Dominican President Luis Abinader …

‘Citizens are not protected’: What does 2022 hold for Haiti?
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Citizens are not protected’: What does 2022 hold for Haiti?

Al Jazeera  

The situation in Haiti has reached a crisis point amid stalled elections, rising poverty and the growing power of gangs. “But the situation has worsened,” Josef said, “because we have a country where the state has failed completely, where the citizens are not protected.” Experts and rights groups have said the situation in Haiti has reached a crisis point, as …

Dominican Republic expels, mistreats Haitians, activists say
3 years ago

Dominican Republic expels, mistreats Haitians, activists say

Associated Press  

DAJABON, Dominican Republic — Bien-Aimé St. Clair frowned as the stream of older Haitian migrants pushed past him. “The government is acting like we’re at war.” They’ve arrested Haitians who crossed illegally into the Dominican Republic; Haitians whose Dominican work permits have expired; those born in the DR to Haitian parents but denied citizenship; even, activists say, Black Dominicans born …

Haitians heading to US change plans, ready to wait in Mexico
3 years, 2 months ago

Haitians heading to US change plans, ready to wait in Mexico

The Independent  

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