522 CHILDREN REUNITED

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security said late Saturday it had reunited 522 children removed under its “zero-tolerance” initiative with adults. A further 16 will be reunited today. A small number of children, who were separated for other reasons, such as being unable to establish familial relationships, will remain separated. As of June 20, 2,053 separated children are being cared for by Department of Health and Human Services. – dpa