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More than 30 Malawians detained in US over immigration issues

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More than 30 Malawian nationals are reportedly being detained in the United States as part of immigration-related proceedings. The US Embassy in Malawi confirmed the detentions as Washington tightens enforcement of its immigration policy, reports Malawi’s Times Group.

More than 30 Malawians are being detained in the United States over immigration-related issues, amid stricter enforcement of US immigration policy. The US Embassy in Malawi confirmed the situation, according to The Times Group.

The arrests come as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens enforcement of immigration rules in the United States, according to the same media outlet.

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