On November 26, 2024, the International Organization for Migration (OIM) reported that over 90% of displaced individuals in Haiti are seeking refuge in 23 settlements, 19 of which were established in recent days to accommodate those fleeing violence.
Grégoire Goodstein, head of the OIM in Haiti, stated, "The scale of this displacement is unprecedented since we began responding to the humanitarian crisis in 2022," emphasizing the organization’s efforts to provide vital assistance under extremely challenging conditions.
Currently, more than 700,000 individuals are displaced in Haiti, with half being children, facing dire circumstances and limited access to water, food, sanitation, and health services.
Despite the presence of the Multinational Security Support Mission, violence continues unabated in Haiti, with United Nations figures reporting at least 4,544 deaths and 2,060 injuries this year.
In response to the security crisis in Haiti, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader confirmed that his country will maintain its migration policy, which includes mass deportations of Haitians initiated in early October. He noted that while the new Haitian Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, appears open to dialogue, the situation in Haiti remains challenging.
Abinader stated that his government must continue to protect the Dominican Republic, and the General Directorate of Migration will keep operating effectively, with military presence along the border.