Paraguay to accept US-deported migrants under third-country arrangement
Asunció: Paraguay has agreed to receive a group of non-citizens expelled from the United States, joining a growing list of countries participating in “third-country” deportation arrangements under the administration of Donald Trump.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry of Paraguay said an initial batch of 25 Spanish-speaking deportees would arrive beginning Thursday. It added that each case had been assessed individually in accordance with domestic laws and international legal standards.
The arrangement allows the United States to send migrants to countries with which they may have no prior connection. Officials described the move as consistent with cooperation between the two countries, with US Embassy representative Robert Alter calling it a reflection of bilateral ties.
Washington has been engaging multiple nations for similar agreements. Countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini and South Sudan have accepted deportees, in some cases under financial arrangements.
According to estimates by US lawmakers, more than $40 million has been allocated to foreign governments as part of such agreements. Officials have maintained that individuals sent under these arrangements do not have pending asylum claims. The process is intended to facilitate their eventual return to their countries of origin.
Critics argue that deportations to conflict-affected regions could place individuals at risk and have described the policy as coercive.
Recent deportations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite advisories citing civil unrest, have intensified scrutiny. Similar concerns have been voiced over transfers to South Sudan, where ongoing conflict has created a severe humanitarian situation.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
