US Deports 15 Migrants to DR Congo in Third-Country Deal
Fifteen people deported from the US have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are reportedly from South America. This is the first group of an unknown number.
A First Group Arrives
DR Congo agreed to take them in as part of a deal. The government in Kinshasa stressed that their stay is only temporary. Washington is funding “their reception, support and care”.
Part of a Wider Crackdown
The US has already sent deportees to several other African countries. These include Ghana, South Sudan and Eswatini. The deportations are part of a crackdown on immigration.Earlier this month, details of the deal first emerged. The Congolese government said the decision aligns with its commitment to human dignity. It also protects the rights of migrants and shows international solidarity.
Not a Permanent Relocation
The Congolese authorities added that the scheme is not a “permanent relocation mechanism”. It is also not an “outsourcing of migration policies”.The US State Department said it does not comment on diplomatic communications. However, it remains “unwavering” in its commitment to end illegal mass immigration. It also wants to bolster America’s border security.The US has deported dozens of people to third countries since President Donald Trump came to power in January last year.
