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News in English (USA) / 21.08.2026 / 14:00

First US Deportees Arrive in Liberia Under Controversial Third-Country Deal

The United States has commenced its first deportations to Liberia under a contentious agreement to send 1,200 foreign migrants, primarily Venezuelans, Cubans, and Colombians. A group of 20 deportees recently arrived at Roberts International Airport, marking a significant step in this initiative. As Liberia prepares to accept these individuals, officials and citizens express concern and seek clarity regarding the implications of this deal. The arrangement aims to expand the US deportation network in Africa and has garnered mixed reactions both domestically and internationally.
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