Liberia: Liberia Agrees to Receive 1,200 U.S. Deportees
[Liberian Observer] EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the full text of a statement issued by the Government of Liberia announcing an arrangement with the United States to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals being removed from the United States. The Daily Observer has submitted questions to Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah seeking further clarification on the terms, legal basis, costs…
The Government of Liberia has announced an agreement with the United States of America to receive up to 1,200 third-country nationals who are being removed from the United States. The arrangement, based on an exchange of notes signed on September 4 and September 10, 2025, aims for the dignified, safe, and timely transfer of these individuals to Liberia within a year.
The first batch of 20 persons will arrive in Liberia on August 20, 2026. These individuals, primarily from African and Western hemisphere countries, may seek asylum in Liberia. The Government of Liberia emphasizes that these persons are not criminals and will be treated as guests, enjoying full hospitality during their stay. The transfer is a humanitarian act, in line with Liberia's tradition of providing refuge to those seeking protection. No compensation or rewards are exchanged for this arrangement.
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