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Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees within a year

Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees within a year

Liberian officials announced an agreement to receive up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the next 12 months, raising questions about capacity and rights.

World ·19 Aug 2026, 15:45 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Rapist former Wisbech mayor Aigars Balsevics loses deportation appeal

Rapist former Wisbech mayor Aigars Balsevics loses deportation appeal

Aigars Balsevics, who was jailed for six and a half years for rape, has failed in his bid to avoid deportation from the United Kingdom.

Politics ·15 Jul 2026, 16:06 ·Clara West 3 min read
Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of migration crackdown

Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of migration crackdown

Eswatini continues to host third-country deportees under a U.S. arrangement, as legal challenges mount regarding the program's transparency and oversight.

Culture ·10 Jul 2026, 05:38 ·Amelia Stone 11 min read
Pakistan refuses to accept deported Rochdale grooming gang ringleaders

Pakistan refuses to accept deported Rochdale grooming gang ringleaders

The UK government faces a diplomatic crisis as Pakistan blocks the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang members. Officials are weighing policy options to resolve the deadlock involving these offenders.

Politics ·10 Jul 2026, 02:32 ·Clara West 4 min read
Andy Burnham pledges review of deportation options for Rochdale gang leader

Andy Burnham pledges review of deportation options for Rochdale gang leader

Andy Burnham has promised to explore all possible options to deport convicted grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed as his release sparks survivor distress.

Politics ·2 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Clara West 3 min read