07/07/2025
📰 Breaking News:
Eight Foreign Nationals Deported from U.S. to South Sudan and Other Countries After Criminal Convictions
Washington D.C., July 7, 2025 -- The U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the deportation of eight individuals convicted of serious criminal offenses to their respective countries, including South Sudan, Cuba, Mexico, Laos, Vietnam, and Burma. The operation, coordinated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), followed several weeks of legal delays related to ongoing judicial reviews.
According to officials, the deportation was carried out after extensive legal proceedings and coordination with international authorities. ICE agents had reportedly been stationed in Djibouti during the process, awaiting final approvals and airspace clearances for the repatriation of the individuals.
One of the individuals, Dian Peter Domach, a South Sudanese national, was deported following convictions for firearm possession, robbery, and DUI-related offenses. He was among the group and returned to South Sudan on July 4, which coincided with the U.S. Independence Day.
The deported individuals had been previously convicted of a range of crimes, including homicide, armed robbery, sexual assault, and drug trafficking, across several U.S. states. All had completed portions of their criminal sentences and were subject to removal under U.S. immigration law.
This operation underscores our continued commitment to public safety and lawful immigration enforcement,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “Our officers operated under difficult circumstances, and we thank them for their service.
The deportation effort, while praised by enforcement officials, has drawn criticism from legal and human rights advocates who argue that each case should be individually reviewed for humanitarian and due process considerations, especially in situations where individuals may face threats or lack of infrastructure in their home countries.
Legal observers noted that deportations of individuals with violent criminal records often require coordination with foreign governments, some of which may initially delay repatriation agreements.
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