US deports 20 migrants to African country

US deports 20 migrants to African country

No fewer than 20 individuals seeking refuge have been sent back to Liberia from the United States under a contentious deal that might allow the West African country to accept up to 1,200 migrants.

The initial group arrived at Roberts International Airport close to Monrovia on Thursday, representing the latest step in the Trump administration’s attempt to increase deportations to other nations.

Who will be sent to Liberia?
This agreement encompasses individuals from various places, including nations in Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Jerolinmek Piah, the Liberian Information Minister, has confirmed that the 1,200 deportees will not exclusively be from African countries.

Previously, Justice Minister Natu Oswald Tweh indicated that the majority of those being relocated had breached immigration regulations or committed offenses related to migration.

Nonetheless, he mentioned that those arriving in Liberia would have the chance to seek asylum if they wished to stay in the nation.

The deal involving Liberia is part of a larger US plan with countries willing to take in migrants who are not their own citizens.

Advocates claim that the Trump administration has made similar agreements with nearly twenty nations, including several in Africa.

Concerns from Legal Experts
Immigration attorneys and advocates for rights have raised questions about the legality and humanitarian implications of relocating migrants to countries where they might not have any previous ties.

They contend that deportations to third countries could create a means for the US to indirectly expel asylum seekers.

Some individuals being deported may also encounter pressure to go back to their homeland, even if they initially left due to safety issues or other dangers.

As a result, the arrangement with Liberia is expected to be closely monitored as more deportees are moved under this agreement.