Dominican Republic banned the Prime Minister of Haiti from entering for security reasons: “He is not welcome”

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The Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, has been banned from entering the Dominican Republic for security reasons, as announced by Dominican President Luis Abinader. Abinader stated that Henry is “not welcome” in the country due to the current situation in Haiti, which he described as “totally unsustainable” in terms of security and stability.

Henry, who has been in Puerto Rico since last Tuesday after being denied entry into the Dominican Republic, faces mounting pressure both inside and outside Haiti to navigate the country through a period of extreme crisis and violence following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.

The situation in Haiti has escalated significantly in recent days, with reported attacks on the National Palace in Port-au-Prince by armed gangs demanding Henry’s resignation. The violence has prompted calls for urgent international intervention to restore order and address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

Abinader emphasized the need for a peace force to be rapidly deployed in Haiti to prevent further destabilization and mitigate the threats posed to the security of the Dominican Republic. He urged the international community to support efforts towards democratic elections and a legitimate government in Haiti to avoid further deterioration of the situation.

As tensions continue to rise and violence intensifies in Haiti, the region remains on edge as efforts are made to address the deepening crisis. The fate of the island nation hangs in the balance as leaders grapple with the urgent need for peace and stability in the face of escalating turmoil.