US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here why
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On August 20, 2026, a plane carrying 20 deportees from the U.S. landed at Roberts International Airport in Liberia, marking the beginning of a larger agreement that will see up to 1,200 deportees sent to the West African nation. This arrangement is part of a controversial practice initiated during the Trump administration, which has deported thousands to various countries, including many in Africa. Critics argue that this process often violates asylum protections, as some deportees are sent to countries where they face persecution. Liberia has stated that deportees can seek asylum or choose to leave the country.
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