August 21, 2026

First Deportation Flight to Haiti Since TPS Ended Returns 161 Individuals Amid Ongoing Violence

The deportation flight returned 161 individuals to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, marking the first such flight since the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
The flight was diverted to Cap-Haïtien due to safety concerns at Port-au-Prince's airport, which is under gang control.
Returnees received limited financial assistance, raising concerns about their safety and the ability of Haiti to support them.

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