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US deports 24 more Uzbek citizens on charter flight

From Gazeta.uz · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A charter flight carrying 24 deported citizens of Uzbekistan arrived in Tashkent from the United States.
  • The US embassy expressed gratitude to Uzbekistan for its cooperation in facilitating the repatriation.
  • This flight is part of ongoing US efforts to secure its borders, with illegal entrants facing jail and deportation.

The United States has deported another 24 Uzbek citizens on a charter flight that arrived in Tashkent on June 11. The US embassy in Tashkent conveyed its gratitude to Uzbekistan for its cooperation in facilitating the repatriation process.

This latest flight is described as part of a series of actions by the United States to secure its borders. The embassy reiterated that individuals entering the U.S. illegally will face detention and subsequent deportation. The diplomatic mission emphasized its deep appreciation for the Uzbek government's close collaboration in these deportation operations.

The repatriation was a result of coordination between relevant authorities in both Uzbekistan and the United States. This involved identifying citizens, processing necessary documents, and arranging their safe return. This operation follows two similar repatriation flights earlier in the year, which saw 65 Uzbek nationals returned in March and 44 in January.

This flight is the latest in a series of ongoing actions as the United States secures its borders. Those who enter the United States illegally will face jail time and deportation. The United States reaffirms its deep appreciation to the government of Uzbekistan for its close cooperation in facilitating US deportation operations.

โ€” US embassy in TashkentThe US embassy in Tashkent stated its position on deportations following a charter flight carrying 24 Uzbek citizens.
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Originally published by Gazeta.uz in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.