Consider This from NPR Border Crisis: Thousands Of Haitians Flown to Haiti Against Their Will
Sep 23, 2021
In this discussion, Carrie Kahn, an NPR international correspondent, sheds light on the plight of thousands of Haitian migrants facing forced deportations back to a turbulent home. She shares heart-wrenching firsthand accounts from deportees and examines the harsh realities of life under a Texas bridge. Kahn also highlights the complex U.S. border policies and the grim struggles these migrants encounter while trying to reach sanctuary. The conversation dives deep into the desperation of their journeys and the misunderstandings surrounding their migration.
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Deportations to Haiti
- Thousands of Haitians camped under a Texas bridge are being deported back to Haiti.
- Some deported Haitians even tried to rush back onto the returning planes.
Haitian Migrant Origins
- Many Haitians at the border had been living in other countries in South and Central America.
- It's unclear why they chose to travel to the U.S.-Mexico border now.
Dangerous Return
- Returning to Haiti is dangerous due to the assassination of the president, gang dominance, and earthquake recovery.
- The $25 given to returnees is insufficient, not even covering a hotel room.