Saint Dominic.-The Government of Haiti met urgently with humanitarian and religious organizations to design strategies around the accompaniment, protection and support of its citizens who are repatriated from the Dominican Republic.
This was announced by the Haitian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dominique Dupuy, after leading an emergency meeting with Minister Georges Wilbert Franck of Social Affairs, the Minister Delegate of Solidarity and Humanitarian Enterprises, Herwill Gaspard, and the person in charge of Affairs of the Haitian Embassy. in the Dominican Republic, Mrs. Christine Lamothe.
The diplomat stressed the importance of welcoming these migrants in conditions that respect their dignity and human rights.
He also insisted on the need to maintain an open dialogue between both nations, in a spirit of mutual respect, while recalling that international conventions and binational agreements must be respected.
“It is essential that Haitian migrants are received with respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
The Haitian Government, although it favors dialogue between the two countries in a spirit of mutual respect, is committed to demanding respect for the rights of migrants, in accordance with international conventions and binational agreements,” Dupuy posted on his account. of X.
The meeting, which took place at the MHAVE headquarters in Musseau, Port-au-Prince, focused on establishing mechanisms to guarantee the return of these compatriots with full dignity.
Last Wednesday, the Government announced that it intends to repatriate 10,000 undocumented migrants per week as part of a series of special measures announced by the National Security and Defense Council, which seek to reduce the excess migrant population perceived in Dominican communities.
The National Security Council explained that the operations will be carried out with strict protocols that ensure respect for the human rights and dignity of repatriates.
Pressures
— Warnings
Representatives of political parties and other non-governmental organizations have warned that international pressure on the Dominican Republic will multiply in the coming days after the announcement.
Haitians return to their country voluntarily
Extent. After the announcement, some Haitians have taken the initiative to voluntarily leave Dominican territory, which is why they have arrived in the province of Dajabón to cross the border to Juana Méndez.
Since last Friday at said border point, Haitians can be seen carrying their belongings with them in packages, suitcases, covers and even bags.
Some foreigners consulted stated that they made the decision to return voluntarily to avoid repatriation by the Dominican authorities.
