Human rights advocates are urging the Jamaican government to take concrete actions in providing assistance to refugees from Haiti who are seeking safety in Jamaica. This call comes in the wake of a distressing incident where 29 out of 37 Haitians, who recently arrived in Portland, were subjected to fines or imprisonment before being deported, despite the chaos prevailing in their home country, which is a fellow member of CARICOM.
The human rights advocacy group considers this decision heartless, as sending these refugees back to Haiti, a nation currently entangled in a devastating civil war, exposes them to extreme danger and suffering. It is, in essence, a death sentence for them. The advocacy network emphasizes that this moment is pivotal for Jamaica to take the lead in mobilizing the entire Caribbean community to extend assistance and support in the face of this dire humanitarian crisis. Watch:
Reporter: Natalia Clarke
