The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said on Sunday it has agreed to accept migrants from third countries who have been deported from the United States. The first wave of deportees is expected to arrive later this month.
The Congolese Ministry of Communications said the agreement was “temporary” and based on the DRC’s “commitment to human dignity and international solidarity.”
“This stay is not intended to become a mechanism for permanent settlement on national territory. Each situation will be subject to individual review in accordance with the laws of the Republic and national security requirements,” the statement said.
According to the ministry statement, the United States would pay all of the costs for the deportation program. Few other details were provided, including how many deportees were expected to be covered by the program.
The Associated Press (AP) noted that the Trump administration has made similar deals with
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