DRC says only one migrant remains from US expulsion program

The Congolese government asserts that its temporary hosting of migrants expelled from the United States under a third-country mechanism is nearing completion. Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, announced Thursday via his X account that only one migrant is currently still in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

"Today, only one migrant remains. He will leave soon when all procedures are finalized," Muyaya stated. He confirmed that 15 migrants were initially welcomed into the DRC as part of this agreement, which was presented from the outset as a temporary measure. Muyaya reiterated that authorities had assured the migrants' stay would be limited.

However, the exact duration of their stay in the DRC was never specified, fueling public questions and concerns when the plan was first announced. Muyaya also reported that the reception and departure operations for the migrants proceeded without incident, commending the various services involved in managing the process from arrival to departure.

The announcement of hosting migrants in the DRC had generated significant debate and questions. The government now views the smooth execution of these operations as confirmation of the provisional nature of the arrangement. The departure of the final migrant, once administrative formalities are concluded, is expected to mark the closure of this process, according to the government spokesperson.

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Today, only one migrant remains. He will leave soon when all procedures are finalized.