OVER  600 AFRICAN  migrants  found in on the  Costa Rica side of the Panama  refused to be moved to shelters on Saturday afternoon, April 23.

Three buses arrived ar Paso Canoas, Costa Rican side to carry out the transfer of the first group of  families with children, pregnant women and the elderly, but they refused to board

The Africans protested with banners and shouted  "no deportation, deportation no" and requested help to reach the United States.

Finally  the Costa Rican police withdrew the buses.

Africans continue to live under awnings and plastic sheets on the Costa Rican side of the border. On the Panamanian side, riot police unit are on duty  preventing their entry.