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Haitians looking to escape violence and chaos face hostility in neighboring Dominican Republic

  • Written by Edlin Veras, Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology and Black studies, Swarthmore College
Haitians looking to escape violence and chaos face hostility in neighboring Dominican RepublicHaitians deported from the Dominican Republic head back across the border.Steven Aristil/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince has been under siege for several months, with reports suggesting about 200 gangs have seized control of more than 80% of the city.

The surge of violence has left residents with few options...

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