Liberia to receive U.S. deportation flight including Cuban and Venezuelan nationals

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Liberian Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah announced on August 20 that the nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 U.S. third-country deportees over the next 12 months, with the first flight scheduled to arrive on Thursday. While the U.S. State Department provided no specific details, Piah noted that most of the individuals are from Latin American countries, specifically mentioning Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia. Although these deportees previously obtained legal protection against repatriation to their home countries, the U.S. maintains the third-country deals are lawful. The Liberian government stated it is not receiving compensation, though the U.S. provided $5 million to Liberia this year for migration management activities.

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The International Organization for Migration and the U.N. refugee agency will assist in providing services for the incoming deportees in Liberia. These individuals have been designated as guests who are permitted to leave when they choose and are eligible to apply for asylum within Liberia.

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