Haiti has been, for many years, experiencing rampant violence and warfare in areas of the country, causing the migration of many Haitians to the United States in search of employment and security. However the U.S. migration system is strained, and with a massive influx of migrants from Haiti in recent times, partially due to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occured there this summer and increased political turmoil, the Biden administration has begun the mass deportation of Haitians. Haiti is pleading for a “humanitarian moratorium” on this deportation, as the country is unable to deal with thousands of people returning, most of which are now homeless and without means for food and clothing. A severe lack of resources, prevalent political instability, and infrastructural damage from the earthquake means that Haiti cannot provide for its returning migrants, and many are being left to fend for themselves. Additionally, it has also been brought to light that inhumane and unnecessary use of force has been used against these migrants by U.S. forces as they remove them from the country. President Biden has already spoken up regarding these practices and assures that there will be consequences for those who engaged in or approved such behavior. However, the president has not yet publicly acknowledged or addressed Haiti’s plea for the deportations to stop. It remains to be seen what will happen to the Haitian people deported and those that are threatened to be. If you would like to lend some support to deportees, click here to donate:
Photo credits to Rios Escobar | New York Times
Photo credits to Rios Escobar | New York Times
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Majority Expelled to Haiti From U.S. Border Are Children and Women | UNICEF USA
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