Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues | Migration News

Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues | Migration News

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Rights advocates are calling on countries across the Americas — notably the United States and the Dominican Republic — to stop deporting migrants and asylum seekers to Haiti amid a surge in gang violence and political instability there. Speaking at an event on Thursday in Washington, DC, Guerline Jozef, head…

Al Jazeera films Haitians being deported back across border into chaos | Migration

Al Jazeera films Haitians being deported back across border into chaos | Migration

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NewsFeed Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo is on the border with Haiti as the Dominican Republic deports thousands of Haitians back to a country where security has collapsed as gangs fight to oust the government. Published On 10 Mar 202410 Mar 2024 Check out our Latest News and Follow us at…

Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally? | Labour Rights News

Dominican Republic to trial four-day work week: Can it work globally? | Labour Rights News

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In February, the Dominican Republic will become the first Caribbean nation to test a four-day work week, following similar trials in countries such as the United Kingdom. The six-month pilot will be voluntary for companies and will not involve a pay cut for participating employees. Growing calls for a shorter…