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A group of Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador are challenging their deportation in US courts following a judge's ruling that their expulsion violated due process rights, demanding a fair hearing and compliance from US and El Salvador authorities.
Guan Heng, a Chinese man who filmed secret footage of detention centers in Xinjiang, fled to the U.S. seeking asylum but was detained and faces potential deportation to Uganda, raising concerns about U.S. immigration policies and protection for whistleblowers.
An advocacy group alleges that Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador faced torture and sexual violence, with claims of abuse at detention facilities. The US government defends its immigration policies, while concerns about human rights abuses in El Salvador persist, despite the deportees being eventually exchanged back to Venezuela in a prisoner swap.
Eswatini has accepted 10 US-deported individuals amid legal challenges and protests, despite concerns over the legality and transparency of the deportation deal, which involves US funding and has faced criticism for bypassing parliamentary approval and raising democratic issues.
Eswatini has received 10 more individuals deported from the US as part of a controversial deal involving third-country removals, raising human rights concerns and legal challenges from NGOs and local courts.
Eleven individuals deported from the US to Ghana are suing the Ghanaian government, claiming their detention in a military camp was illegal as they had not violated any laws. The case highlights tensions over US immigration policies under President Trump and Ghana's handling of deportees, with some detainees also suing the US government.
Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the US, becoming the third African country to do so amid US pressure, with plans to provide support for their integration into Rwanda's economy, raising concerns about human rights and refugee safety.
The US has been deporting migrants, including convicted criminals, to African countries like Eswatini and South Sudan, raising legal and human rights concerns. International law requires due process and safe conditions, which are often lacking in these cases, and the legality of such third-country deportations is debated, especially when migrants face potential danger or lack legal recourse. The practice has sparked criticism from human rights groups and questions about the safety and legality of sending individuals to countries with poor human rights records.
Venezuelans expelled from the US to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, Cecot, faced severe human rights abuses including torture, beatings, and inhumane conditions, raising concerns about state-sanctioned violence and the treatment of detainees, with some finally returning home after a prisoner swap deal.
Venezuelan migrants deported from the US to El Salvador describe severe human rights abuses and harsh conditions in a Salvadoran prison, but were recently released as part of a prisoner exchange deal between the US and Venezuela, allowing them to reunite with their families.
Venezuelan migrants detained in El Salvador and accused of gang membership were released after four months, amid allegations of severe abuse and torture during their detention, with Venezuela's government condemning the treatment and conducting investigations. The migrants' release was part of a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Venezuela, highlighting ongoing tensions and issues surrounding immigration and human rights.
Civil society and opposition groups in Eswatini criticize a US deal that deported five men to Eswatini, calling it human trafficking and raising concerns about legality, transparency, and human rights, as the country hosts detainees convicted of serious crimes under a secretive agreement.
Venezuela is investigating claims that over 250 Venezuelans deported from the US and detained in El Salvador suffered systemic torture, including sexual abuse and beatings, with Venezuela urging international bodies to scrutinize the situation. The deported individuals, accused of gang affiliation under the US's Alien Enemies Act, were held in harsh conditions and released in a prisoner exchange between El Salvador and the US.
Nigeria has rejected U.S. pressure to accept deportees from Venezuela and other countries, citing its own population issues and asserting sovereignty, amidst broader U.S. efforts to deport migrants and impose visa restrictions on African nations.
Nigeria's foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar has rejected US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees and third-country prisoners, citing Nigeria's large population and existing problems. The US has threatened visa restrictions and tariffs on countries not complying with deportation policies, but Nigeria refuses to accept Venezuelan prisoners, citing capacity issues. The US also seeks African countries' cooperation in deporting migrants, but Nigeria emphasizes its own challenges and is seeking diplomatic solutions.