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Mexico Accepts Return of Man Wrongly Deported to South Sudan

Mexico Accepts Return of Man Wrongly Deported to South SudanSaralnama

South Sudan sent Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez back to Mexico. The US had wrongly deported him to South Sudan. Munoz-Gutierrez said he felt kidnapped when sent to South Sudan. Mexico promised he would not face torture or unfair treatment. South Sudan treated him well during his stay in Juba. Six other wrongly deported men remain in South Sudan. The US is increasingly deporting migrants to third countries. This practice faces opposition from rights groups and courts. Other African nations like Uganda and Rwanda have also received US deportees. (Updated 7 Sep 2025, 03:30 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • South Sudan sent Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez back to Mexico
  • The US had wrongly deported him to South Sudan
  • Munoz-Gutierrez said he felt kidnapped when sent to South Sudan