The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) informs that in July, more than, 8,000 Haitians (+ 8% compared to June 2019 https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-28276-icihaiti-dr-increase-of-deportations-of-haitians-in-june.html ) on the 8,618 foreigners recognized in irregular migratory situation during the operations of control on the Dominican territory were deported in Haiti.

Moreover, in the same month, the specialized body of border security of the Dominican Republic (CESFRONT) revealed that more than 5,000 Haitians had been arrested and returned to Haiti for attempting to enter the Dominican territory illegally https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-28430-haiti-news-zapping.html

Other foreigners deported to their country (just under 600) were from the Bahamas, Cuba, Ecuador, the United States, England, Italy and Russia.

In addition, the DGM informs that it carried out from July 29 to August 2, migration control operations in 11 provinces: Azua, Duarte, Mirabal, Higuey, La Vega, Montecristi, Peravia, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo, Santiago Rodríguez, Valverde and the National District. during which 967 Haitian nationals were controlled.

The migratory control teams were composed of inspectors, agents of the DGM) with the support of the military, the National Police in coordination with the Public Ministry of the Provinces concerned.

After the verification process using biometric readers and the central database, 816 compatriots (84%) were declared in an irregular migration situation and transferred to the Dajabón and Elías Piña border posts to be registered and deported to Haiti.

SL/ HaitiLibre