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Burundi agrees to accept third-country deportees from United States

A spokesperson for the president says deportees must not face charges or have links to terrorism.

Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 14:26 UTC3 reports

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Burundi announced it will accept U.S. deportees who have no previous connection to the nation, provided they are not facing prosecution and lack ties to terrorism.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]
A spokesperson for the Burundi president stated that local planning is underway for housing and community integration, but gave no details on arrival dates, numbers, or financial terms.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]
The announcement follows a U.S. court ruling that required deportees be allowed to raise concerns about persecution or torture, which led to the cancellation of a U.S. deportation flight.[ABC News · ABC News]
Specific implementation timelines and total financial costs of the agreement remain undisclosed.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]

Burundi agreed to accept deportees from the United States with no prior connection to the nation.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]
Presidential spokesperson Nancy Ninette Mutoni stated that accepted individuals must not face criminal charges or have terrorism ties.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]
Preparations are reportedly underway in Burundi to provide housing and help deportees integrate into local communities.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]
A U.S. appeals court ruling required that individuals facing deportation receive an opportunity to raise concerns about persecution or torture.[ABC News · ABC News]

Burundian officials did not provide specific figures on the number of deportees expected, an arrival schedule, or financial details of the agreement.[The Guardian · ABC News · ABC News]

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