Dominican Republic Expels Nearly 11,000 Haitians Amid Rising Tensions

Haiti condemns the deportations as discriminatory, urging international intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.

The Dominican Republic has initiated mass deportations, expelling nearly 11,000 Haitians in one week, citing an excess of immigrants.
Haitian officials have called these deportations a 'strategy of ethnic cleansing' and have sought an emergency meeting with the Organization of American States.
Activists and human rights groups warn that the deportations are putting thousands of Haitians at risk, with reports of mistreatment and extortion.
The Dominican government denies accusations of mistreatment, asserting the deportations are necessary due to the strain on local resources.
The situation has led to increased regional tensions, with calls for dialogue and international cooperation to address the underlying issues.