UN Expert Denounces Forced Deportations of Haitian Refugees

A United Nations expert has condemned the mass deportations of Haitians who fled the country due to worsening violence from armed gangs. The expert, William O'Neill, criticized the methods used for repatriation, stating that they violate human rights standards and bilateral migration pacts. O'Neill called on the Dominican Republic, Haiti's neighbor, and all countries in the region to end mass deportations, particularly for unaccompanied minors. He also expressed concern about reports of organ and sex trafficking of migrant women and children. O'Neill highlighted the relentless violence, human rights violations, crumbling judiciary, and deadly conditions in Haitian jails. He called for international support for Haiti's police and emphasized the need for urgent action to address the crisis.