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United States Begins Deportation Operations to Liberia Under Third-Country Agreement
Just the facts
An initial flight carrying 20 deportees from the United States arrived at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia, Liberia. Under a bilateral arrangement negotiated with the Trump administration, Liberia agreed to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals from Africa, North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Liberian Justice Minister Natu Oswald Tweh stated that most deportees had committed immigration offenses and would have the option to apply for asylum in Liberia. In exchange, the United States pledged $124 million in financial assistance and extended visitor visa validity for Liberian citizens from 12 months to 36 months.
Why this is news
The United States deported an initial group of 20 individuals to Liberia as part of an agreement allowing up to 1,200 migrants to be sent to the West African nation.
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