Fifteen South American people deported from the US arrive in DR Congo

"The first group, that includes seven women, is made up of nationals from Peru and Ecuador, a diplomatic source told the Anadolu news agency."

"US lawyer Alma David, who represents one of the deportees, said the deportees are all from Latin America, and the Congolese government plans to keep them in the country for a short period."

"The DRC Ministry of Communications announced earlier this month that it would temporarily accept migrants deported from the US, stating that Washington would cover the costs involved."

"The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that the DRC asked the UN agency for humanitarian assistance with the migrants, offering assistance based on needs and specific assessments."

Fifteen deportees from the United States landed in Kinshasa, DRC, under a deal between the US and DRC. The group includes seven women from Peru and Ecuador. The DRC government plans to temporarily house the deportees, who are believed to have legal protections against returning to their home countries. The DRC will receive more deportees in the coming months, with the International Organization for Migration offering assistance and potential voluntary return options for those who request it.

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