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Why Are African Countries Becoming Destinations for America's Deportees?
Why Are African Countries Becoming Destinations for America's Deportees? African governments are increasingly accepting people deported by the US, raising a difficult issue: who takes responsibility when those people cannot safely return home?
By Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi•32 minutes agoAcross Africa
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