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US Deports 15 South American Migrants to DR Congo After 27-Hour Flight
Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo. They described enduring a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles. The group shared their experiences with AFP on Wednesday, as reported by France 24.
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Fifteen migrants from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru were deported from the United States and arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a 27-hour flight in handcuffs and shackles, France 24 reported. The deportation occurred after the migrants were quietly removed from the United States. The group endured the lengthy flight under restraints before reaching their destination.
The 15 migrants told AFP about their experiences on Wednesday. They detailed the conditions of the 27-hour journey, including the use of handcuffs and shackles throughout the flight. The report on the migrants' experiences was produced by Emily Boyle.
France 24 covered the accounts provided by the migrants following their arrival in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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