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U.S. to Deport Congolese Nationals Amid Controversial Agreement

4/6/2026

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin receiving deportees from the United States this month under a temporary U.S.–DRC agreement led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The United States will cover all costs.
The deal is part of Trump administration efforts to secure Congolese mineral access and broker peace with Rwanda.
Critics, including legal experts and rights groups, question the legality and safety of third-country deportations ongoing since February 2025.

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Story summary

The Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin receiving deportees from the United States this month under a temporary U.S.–DRC agreement led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The United States will cover all costs.
The deal is part of Trump administration efforts to secure Congolese mineral access and broker peace with Rwanda.
Critics, including legal experts and rights groups, question the legality and safety of third-country deportations ongoing since February 2025.