The Dominican Republic, facing escalating violence and anarchy in neighbouring Haiti, has announced plans to extend its border wall and increase security measures. President Luis Abinader has approved the construction of a new section of the border wall and deployed 1,500 additional troops to enhance surveillance. Legal reforms are also being considered to impose tougher penalties on those facilitating immigration. This move comes as Haiti experiences widespread violence, with gangs controlling most of the capital city, leaving over 5,600 people dead and one million displaced in 2024 alone.
The Dominican Republic has responded by increasing deportation of Haitians, with reports of human rights abuses emerging. Advocates have called for a halt to deportations due to the dire conditions in Haiti. Abinader, re-elected last year on promises to crack down on immigration, has stressed the need for tighter border controls and international assistance in managing the crisis.
The United Nations reports that the deepening crisis in Haiti has led many to seek refuge in the Dominican Republic, prompting the need for stricter immigration policies. As violence in Haiti continues unabated, the Dominican Republic is taking steps to secure its borders and prevent an influx of migrants. Abinader’s government faces scrutiny over reports of human rights violations in its deportation efforts, but maintains that the measures are necessary in the face of the ongoing crisis in Haiti.
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