Dominican Republic vows to collect biometrics at border as Haitians cry foul

The plan by Dominican Republic to implement a biometric data collection system at the country’s western border with Haiti will not be halted, President Luis Abinader has vowed.

The Dominican leader made the reiteration this week during a press conference after Haitians, including those in the Elías Piña area, slammed the move as illegal.

Dominican Today reports that despite the outcry from the neighbours, Abinader insists that the move is vital for the security and protection of the country.

The …

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