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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States

The government of Liberia has reached an agreement to accept up to 1,200 individuals deported from the United States who are not Liberian citizens. This arrangement represents one of the largest deportation agreements facilitated under the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.

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Why It Matters

This agreement establishes a new pathway for the U.S. to deport individuals to a third country, affecting the legal status and location of up to 1,200 people.

Key Facts

  • Liberia has formally agreed to accept up to 1,200 deportees from the United States.
  • The individuals covered by this agreement are 'third-country' deportees, meaning they are not citizens of Liberia.
  • This agreement is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement strategy.
  • The announcement was made by Liberian authorities on Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

personJerolinmek Piah“Liberia's Information Minister.”locationUnited States“The country initiating the deportations.”personNatu Oswald Tweh“Liberia's Justice Minister.”organizationTrump administration“The U.S. administration overseeing the deportation policy.”locationLiberia“The country receiving the deportees.”