Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo
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The US deported 15 South American people to DR Congo under a new agreement.
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This new deportation agreement expands the list of countries to which individuals can be removed, indicating a change in immigration enforcement strategy.
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Fifteen South American people deported from the United States have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These deportations mark the first instance of individuals being sent to the DRC under a new agreement between Washington and Kinshasa. This deal signifies a new strategy by the Trump administration for handling deportations, potentially expanding the list of countries to which individuals can be removed. The arrangement suggests an evolving approach to immigration enforcement and international cooperation on migrant returns.
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