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White House pauses removal of detainees to DRC as Ebola outbreak widens

The White House has paused the removal of detainees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid a growing Ebola outbreak.

Source Guardian AI Summary Updated May 23, 2026
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The White House has paused the removal of detainees to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid a growing Ebola outbreak. This decision comes as the Trump administration continues to deport refugees to third countries, including those in the disease-stricken region. The temporary pause is unlikely to have a significant impact on preventing the spread of Ebola, according to experts. The move is largely symbolic, as it does not address the broader issue of deporting individuals to countries with inadequate healthcare systems. The pause has already left at least one woman in limbo, after officials moved her to Kinshasa and now refuse to return her due to the Ebola travel ban, despite a judge's order for her return.

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