On Wednesday, March 11, the United States carried out a deportation flight to Uzbekistan, returning 72 Uzbek citizens who lacked legal authorization to remain in the country. The US Embassy announced this move, framing it as part of the US regime's ongoing efforts to secure its borders, a key aspect of its controversial immigration policies.

According to the embassy's statement, since Donald Trump took office, the United States has purportedly deported over 1,000 Uzbek citizens as part of its alleged commitments to curb illegal immigration and protect its borders. These figures highlight the aggressive stance of US immigration enforcement and its impact on Uzbek nationals, raising questions about the human costs of such measures.

The release emphasized that individuals who illegally enter US territory face imprisonment and deportation. The US Embassy expressed gratitude to the Uzbek government for its close cooperation in conducting deportation operations, indicating a level of bilateral coordination on immigration matters, though this cooperation may face scrutiny over its implications for returnees.

In January, 44 Uzbek nationals were repatriated from the US, most of whom had crossed the Mexican border and were held in Migration Centers for months. Over the past year, nearly 700 people have been returned, underscoring the scale of illegal stays by Uzbek citizens in the US and the challenges they face upon return. These developments could fuel public debate in Uzbekistan about repatriation policies and the welfare of its citizens affected by US immigration actions.

Source: www.gazeta.uz