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Human Rights Watch Says US Deportation of Migrants to African Countries is Illegal

BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
Human Rights Watch Says US Deportation of Migrants to African Countries is Illegal
AI SUMMARY

Human Rights Watch has stated that the U.S. policy of sending undocumented migrants to African nations where they hold no citizenship violates international law.

  • Human Rights Watch reported that the U.S. has sent over 500 migrants to African countries where they are not citizens since Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025.
  • The advocacy group described the policy as the exploitation of human suffering to deter others from migrating to the United States.
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that sending migrants to third countries is essential for ensuring public safety and removing dangerous foreign criminals.
  • HRW reported that some migrants sent to third-party African nations have been detained without court orders, subjected to abuse, or returned to their home countries where torture awaits them.
  • Eswatini confirmed it received 32 migrants from the U.S., while noting that three others voluntarily returned to Yemen, Belize, and Laos.
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated it has received diplomatic assurances from destination countries that deported foreign nationals will be safe.
  • White House spokesperson Lauren Bice stated that those sent to third countries are individuals whose home countries refused to accept them or who are subject to court orders preventing their return.
  • HRW interviewed 24 third-country nationals who reported abusive treatment during flights, including being shackled for up to 18 hours and denied adequate food, water, and necessary medication.
  • The report noted that at least 12 LGBTQ+ individuals were among those transferred to African countries where such identity is criminalized.
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