DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
Summary
Fifteen people deported from the US have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) as part of a US immigration policy. DR Congo says the stay of these deportees is temporary and that the US is paying for their care and support.Key Facts
- The US deported 15 people to DR Congo, mostly from South America, including Colombians and Peruvians.
- This is the first group under a deal where DR Congo agreed to accept some deportees from the US.
- The deportees are considered "third-country migrants," meaning they are from neither the US nor DR Congo originally.
- DR Congo says it will not permanently relocate these individuals and that the US funds their reception and care.
- The US has deported people to other African countries like Ghana, South Sudan, and Eswatini as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown.
- The US government claims it is committed to stopping illegal immigration and improving border security.
- A US Senate report estimated that the Trump administration might have spent more than $40 million on third-country deportations by early 2026.
- The US is also working on a minerals deal with DR Congo and has helped mediate peace talks involving DR Congo and Rwanda.
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