IRAP Condemns Continued U.S. Deportation Flights to Haiti
Why was the recent deportation flight to Haiti condemned?
- Despite political violence and catastrophic conditions in Haiti
- Second deportation flight since April
- UNHCR guidance on refugee protection for Haitians
What did the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) say?
“It is unconscionable to forcibly return people back to Haiti at this time. The U.S. must stop deporting Haitians immediately. Now is the moment for the U.S. government to offer TPS and humanitarian assistance to Haiti, not to send people fleeing for their lives back into grave danger.” – Sunil Varghese, IRAP Policy Director
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a global legal aid and advocacy organization working towards creating a world where refugees and those seeking safety can claim their right to freedom of movement and lasting refuge. Visit their website here.
Source: refugeerights.org