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repatriation

[ree-pey-tree-ey-shuhn] / riˌpeɪ triˈeɪ ʃən /


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And their devastated families were left to desperately search for any word about their loved ones - all after struggling to process the quick succession of arrest, detention, deportation, repatriation and, then, natural disaster.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

South African authorities said they had so far processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation, all who were in South Africa "illegally" with police on Wednesday night having cited expired passports and visas.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Ghana has already flown home 300 of its citizens, with hundreds more due to leave this weekend, and Nigeria has also announced emergency repatriation flights.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The WHO and the European Union then requested that Spain allow the ship to sail to the Canary Islands and coordinate the repatriation of those on board.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In the evenings she reads while Etienne makes phone calls, petitions repatriation authorities, and writes letters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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