South Sudan confirmed it's housing eight men deported from the US, including one South Sudanese national and individuals from Myanmar, Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico. The US, under the Trump administration, deported the men, convicted of violent crimes, despite legal challenges. The move has sparked controversy, with concerns raised about the safety of the deportees and South Sudan's capacity to handle them. UN experts criticized the deportation, citing international law violations. The men initially landed in Djibouti due to a court stay but were subsequently flown to South Sudan in June.

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