France’s interior minister has ordered deportation flights for African migrants in Mayotte to combat illegal immigration, amidst social unrest and a migration crisis on the Indian Ocean island. Mayotte has faced issues with poverty and corruption as migrants flee from Africa, causing tensions with locals.
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The interior minister plans group flights to return illegal immigrants to the Democratic Republic of Congo, with support from authorities. Retailleau aims to establish security agreements with African countries to curb migrant influx, emphasizing control over immigration policies.