State Department on Migrant Deportations to Djibouti and South Sudan

Deportations to Djibouti

• ❓ A reporter questioned the State Department spokesperson regarding the deportation of migrants to Djibouti and negotiations with the country.
• 🏛️ The spokesperson confirmed ongoing negotiations with several countries to facilitate the deportation of individuals residing illegally in the U.S.
• ⚖️ It was noted that a court order necessitated the flight of migrants to Djibouti, with further details available from the White House.

South Sudan Visa Dispute

• ⚠️ The State Department previously suspended visa issuances to South Sudan due to a dispute over the country's refusal to accept a deportee.
• ✅ The spokesperson stated that the visa situation remains unchanged, emphasizing that the U.S. monitors the behavior and attitudes of other nations.
• 🤝 Despite the dispute, the U.S. continues to accept certain diplomatic and official visa applications on a case-by-case basis.

State Department's Stance

• 🔒 The State Department remains committed to ending illegal and mass migration and bolstering America's border security.
• 🗣️ Specific diplomatic conversations with countries regarding deportations were not disclosed, citing the sensitive nature of such discussions.