Significant Year for Haitian Returns: 479,908 Haitians Repatriated in 2024
In 2024, Haiti’s DGM reported that 479,908 Haitians returned, including 272,713 deportations and 167,069 repatriations. October saw the highest activity with 40,715 returns. Enhanced surveillance systems and renovated facilities aim to ensure dignified treatment of migrants. Altogether, 3,316 operations focused on controlling migration throughout the year.
Haiti’s General Directorate of Migration (DGM) released its annual report, revealing that in 2024, a staggering 479,908 Haitians returned to their homeland. This number includes 272,713 individuals who were deported, 167,069 who were repatriated, and 207,195 who chose to return voluntarily. Additionally, 106 foreign nationals, including Americans and Cubans, were expelled from the Dominican Republic during the year.
October 2024 marked a significant spike in the number of expulsions and repatriations, with 40,715 Haitians returning, closely aligning with the government’s objective set on October 2, 2024, of expelling 10,000 Haitians weekly. However, this figure decreased considerably in the following months, with November recording 28,703 and December 25,700 returns.
The DGM report highlighted the implementation of the second phase of the “Intelligent System for the Automation of Interdiction Trucks,” featuring geolocation devices and surveillance enhancements at detention centers. Furthermore, several transition centers were renovated or newly constructed in strategic locations, ensuring safe and dignified conditions for temporarily housed immigrants while respecting their human rights.
Throughout 2024, a total of 3,316 operations aimed at controlling migratory situations were conducted across the nation, collaborating with the Dominican Army and National Police, among other institutions. These efforts demonstrate a concerted initiative towards addressing irregular migration effectively while ensuring the protection of human rights.
The DGM’s report for 2024 reveals a significant influx of Haitians returning to Haiti, with varied reasons for their return. The implementation of improved systems and operations marks a serious approach by the Dominican Republic toward managing border control and detaining irregular migrants. Furthermore, strategic renovations of transition centers reflect a commitment to humane conditions for migrants during their brief stays in custody.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
