Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 24 May 2026,Sunday International
The Trump administration has temporarily paused the deportation of detainees to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a worsening Ebola outbreak spreads across Central Africa. The decision follows growing health concerns and legal pressure surrounding deportees stranded in affected regions. One high-profile case involves Colombian refugee Adriana Zapata, who remains stuck in Kinshasa despite a US court order demanding her return. Health experts argue the pause alone is insufficient, warning that forced removals to Ebola-affected areas could violate international law and increase public health risks. The World Health Organization has already declared the outbreak a global health emergency amid rapidly rising infections and deaths. (PC: Reuters)
