🧵 1. Haitians flee as Dominican Republic announces imminent total border shutdown amid conflict over water channel construction. #world
🧵 1. Haitians flee as Dominican Republic announces imminent total border shutdown amid conflict over water channel construction. #world
🧵 2. Border closure set for Friday at 6 a.m. with support from military and police forces, while talks with Haitian government continue.
🧵 3. Over 1,000 people cross into Haiti as gates are briefly opened for deportees and returning families. Many arriving in poor conditions.
🧵 4. UN experts report mistreatment of pregnant Haitian women seeking medical care in the Dominican Republic. Border tensions escalate amid gang violence.
🧵 5. Dominican President to raise the issue at the UN, warns of building two dams that could significantly impact Haiti. Border closure includes all routes.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/dominican-republic-shut-haiti-border-friday-morning-2023-09-14/