![]() There were no indications that the DGM investigated the case or took steps to hold migration officers accountable. The victim’s parents alleged the victim had been beaten by migration agents and locked in a detention truck prior to his death. In November the newspaper Hoy reported the death of a Haitian national, Delouise Estimable, while in the custody of the National Migration Directorate (DGM). There were reports of killings and unexplained deaths that occurred during migration operations, which expanded significantly in the second half of the year. While the Attorney General’s Office prosecuted some high-profile cases of abuse by police, civil society representatives asserted that many killings and abuses went unreported due to the public’s lack of faith in the government to investigate and pursue charges or due to fear of retribution by police. According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), at least 170 persons were killed by the police during the year. There were several reports that the National Police and other government security forces committed arbitrary or unlawful killings of civilians. ARBITRARY DEPRIVATION OF LIFE AND OTHER UNLAWFUL OR POLITICALLY MOTIVATED KILLINGS Respect for the Integrity of the Person A. The government took steps in some cases to prosecute and punish officials who committed human rights abuses or corrupt acts, but inconsistent and ineffective application of the law sometimes led to impunity. Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: unlawful or arbitrary killings by government security forces cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by police and other government agents harsh and life-threatening prison conditions arbitrary detention arbitrary interference with privacy serious government corruption and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex persons. There were reports that members of the security forces committed some abuses. Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control over the security forces. The Dominican Directorate of Prisons reports to the Attorney General’s Office. The National Drug Control Directorate, National Department of Investigations, and National Migration Directorate have significant domestic security responsibilities. The National Drug Control Directorate, which has personnel from both police and the armed forces, reports directly to the president, as does the National Department of Investigations. The Airport Security Authority, Port Security Authority, and Border Security Corps have some domestic security responsibilities and report to the Ministry of Defense and through that ministry to the president. The National Police and National Migration Directorate fall under the Ministry of Interior and Police but in practice report directly to the president. ![]() Impartial outside observers assessed the election as generally free, fair, and orderly. ![]() In 2020, Luis Abinader of the Modern Revolutionary Party was elected president for a four-year term, the first transfer of power from one party to another in 16 years. The Dominican Republic is a representative constitutional democracy. The United States and the Dominican Republic Work Together Against Trafficking in Persons.7 Ways USAID is Helping Contain Coronavirus Overseas.Policy on the Democratic Crisis in Venezuela, Explained 2020 Report on International Religious Freedom: Dominican Republic.USAID to Strengthen INTEC’s Climate and Resilience Observatory.Storm Surge 101: How USAID Helps Caribbean Countries Prepare for this Hurricane Threat.Under Secretary Keith Krach’s Travel to Central and South America to Advance the Clean Network and Strengthen Cooperation on Environment.Génesis, breaking barriers in the Dominican Republic.The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA).Undersecretary of State Keith Krach concludes his visit to the Dominican Republic.Meet the Dominican participants of the YLAI 2020-2021 Program.Requesting an emergency appointment for urgent business travel.An Open Skies Aviation Agreement with the United States would benefit the Dominican Republic with better fares, more tourism, and more competition.Alert: Safety Operations During Easter Week Celebrations.Irregular immigration to the U.S.: Don’t fall into the trap.Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Travel Alert: Increased Passport Processing Times.
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