US deportations to African countries unlawful, says HRW
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Original source:bbc.co.uk
Key Takeaways
- Over 500 migrants have been deported to third-party African nations since 2025.
- HRW claims the policy violates international non-refoulement principles.
- Deportees report being chained during flights and denied basic necessities.
- Some migrants, including LGBT individuals, were sent to countries where they face severe persecution.
Human Rights Watch has issued a report condemning the United States for its policy of deporting migrants to third-party African nations. The organization argues that these transfers are illegal and intentionally inflict suffering to discourage future migration, often leaving individuals stranded in countries where they have no ties or legal status.
According to the report, many of these migrants face arbitrary detention, abuse, or subsequent forced return to their home countries where they risk persecution. The US Department of Homeland Security maintains that these removals are a necessary tool for public safety, asserting that they receive diplomatic assurances regarding the safety of those deported.
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