The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept migrants deported from the US who are not themselves Congolese under a deal effective from this month, officials said. The Ministry of Communication stated that a temporary reception system had been set up and facilities to accommodate arrivals selected in the capital, Kinshasa. Logistical and technical support will be provided by the US, and the Congolese government will have no financial cost in this scheme.
The government did not provide details on the number of deportees they would accept. The US has already sent deportees to several other African countries as part of its crackdown on immigration. Amid concerns about the safety of returned migrants, Congolese officials clarified that no transfers to home countries where individuals may face persecution are planned. This decision reinforces DR Congo's commitment to human dignity and international solidarity.
The move is not seen as a permanent relocation mechanism but rather an agreement to assist third-country migrants. The US State Department acknowledged the initiative but reiterated its focus on ending illegal immigration and enhancing border security. The arrangement will follow the trend, with DR Congo joining other African nations in receiving US deportees, which human rights advocates are scrutinizing. Furthermore, the US continues negotiating deals in the region, including access to critical mineral resources.
The government did not provide details on the number of deportees they would accept. The US has already sent deportees to several other African countries as part of its crackdown on immigration. Amid concerns about the safety of returned migrants, Congolese officials clarified that no transfers to home countries where individuals may face persecution are planned. This decision reinforces DR Congo's commitment to human dignity and international solidarity.
The move is not seen as a permanent relocation mechanism but rather an agreement to assist third-country migrants. The US State Department acknowledged the initiative but reiterated its focus on ending illegal immigration and enhancing border security. The arrangement will follow the trend, with DR Congo joining other African nations in receiving US deportees, which human rights advocates are scrutinizing. Furthermore, the US continues negotiating deals in the region, including access to critical mineral resources.
