Record Number of Haitians Returned in 2024: DGM Report Highlights
According to the 2024 DGM report, a total of 479,908 Haitians returned to Haiti, including 272,713 deportations and 167,069 repatriations. October recorded the highest return rate, following government targets for deportations. New monitoring systems and renovated transition centers aim to ensure humane treatment of returning migrants, with significant operations carried out with security forces.
The 2024 report from the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) shows that 479,908 Haitians returned to their homeland last year. This includes 272,713 deportations, 167,069 repatriations, with 105,644 classified as voluntary returns. Additionally, 106 foreign nationals, including Americans and Cubans, were expelled from the Dominican Republic.
October 2024 was the peak month for returns, with 40,715 Haitians sent back. This approach was part of the government’s goal, initiated on October 2, 2024, to remove 10,000 undocumented Haitians weekly. However, numbers significantly declined in November (28,703) and December (25,700).
The DGM’s report also mentions advancements in operational monitoring, particularly through the introduction of the “Intelligent System for the Automation of Interdiction Trucks,” which includes geolocation and surveillance capabilities for more effective control of migration.
Furthermore, several transition centers for returning Haitians have been upgraded and established in strategic areas across the Dominican Republic. These facilities aim to provide safe conditions for migrants, while upholding their human rights during temporary housing.
In 2024, the DGM conducted 3,316 operations focusing on foreign nationals, collaborating with the Dominican Army and National Police, to enhance the management of migration-related issues.
The 2024 movement of Haitians returning to Haiti, as reported by the DGM, underscores the significant impact of government migration policies. With nearly 480,000 returns, including deportations and voluntary actions, the report reflects ongoing operational efforts to manage migration effectively while ensuring human rights are respected. The structured approach to migration control indicates important developments in Dominican migration strategy.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
