South Sudan repatriated Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, a Mexican deported from the US in July, to Mexico. Munoz-Gutierrez was one of eight men deported to South Sudan by the US, despite criticism from rights groups who argue the practice violates international law. The repatriation followed established diplomatic protocols and bilateral agreements. The eight men, convicted of serious crimes in the US, hailed from various countries including Cuba, Laos, Myanmar, Sudan and Vietnam. The US government defended the deportations, viewing them as a political success. Other African nations have also accepted US deportees.

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