The Vatican Highlights the Struggles of Haitians in the Dominican Republic

The Holy See has recently cast a stark light on the troubling situation of Haitian migrants living in the Dominican Republic. In an article, Vatican News, the media outlet linked to the Holy See, highlights the ordeal of over one million Haitian refugees living in the Dominican Republic and denounces the threat to their lives due to the “systematic violation of their fundamental rights.”

Jonasson Odigène
Par Jonasson Odigène
10 Jun 2025 | Lecture : 3 min.

While millions of Haitians have fled their country and sought refuge in neighboring Dominican Republic, Dominican authorities are rejecting these refugees and implementing increasingly harsh anti-migration policies against them. In the first half of 2025, Vatican News reported the expulsion of 150,000 Haitian citizens.

Since President Luis Abinader’s announcement of a set of 15 measures to counter the arrival of Haitians in the Dominican Republic in early April 2025, new provisions have been adopted. These include th

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