UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
Summary
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has called for an independent investigation into the rising number of deaths in US migrant detention centers during President Donald Trump’s second term. So far this year, at least 19 deaths have occurred, sparking concerns about poor conditions and treatment in these facilities.Key Facts
- The UN rights chief wants a probe into migrant deaths, citing lack of transparency.
- At least 19 deaths have happened so far this year in US detention centers, according to government data.
- Deaths have increased during President Trump’s second term compared to previous years.
- Some detention centers are run by private companies as part of expanded immigration enforcement.
- Human Rights Watch reports the death rate in detention under Trump’s second term is more than double previous years and higher than under President Biden.
- The people who died ranged in age from 19 to 75 and came from 20 different countries.
- Some deaths involved the use of force or were classified as suicides.
- The UN expressed concern about solitary confinement being used, which can increase suicide risk and is seen as torture after 15 days.
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