Third-country agreements

Colombians Stranded in Congo After US Deportation

It’s a situation that truly makes you stop and think. Imagine being a Colombian, seeking safety or a better life in the United States, only to find yourself unexpectedly expelled and ending up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. One individual’s sentiment, “I never thought I would get to know Africa under these circumstances,” perfectly encapsulates the surreal and distressing reality faced by these individuals. It speaks volumes about the desperation and the sheer unexpectedness of their predicament, landing on a continent so distant and culturally different, not by choice, but through a process that feels both abrupt and unjust.

The narrative suggests that these third-country agreements, a policy seemingly accelerated during the Trump administration, are being used to deport migrants who claim they cannot safely return to their home countries.… Continue reading