Monrovia, Feb. 3 -- As several African nations, including Nigeria, roll out comprehensive plans to receive and reintegrate their citizens facing deportation from the United States, Liberia appears unprepared, with no clear strategy in place amid reports that 150 Liberians are expected to arrive this week.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the deported Liberians will arrive on February 5, though the Liberian government has yet to confirm this. Last week, reports emerged that as many as 1,500 Liberians could be on a deportation list under the U.S. government's ongoing crackdown on undocumented immigrants. However, the government has yet to publicly outline a concrete plan to receive and support its returning citizens.

In a statement issued...