Eswatini receives 11 people deported from the US as part of migration crackdown
Summary
Eswatini has received 11 people deported from the United States under an agreement to host migrants who cannot return to their home countries. The government says these individuals will stay temporarily and have their rights protected according to Eswatini’s laws and international rules.Key Facts
- Eswatini accepted a fourth group of deportees from the US, mostly from other African countries.
- These migrants are called "third-country nationals" because they are not from either the US or Eswatini.
- The deportees are expected to stay at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison during their time in Eswatini.
- The agreement is part of a larger US crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump’s administration.
- Eswatini has also received similar groups from the US before, making it a key partner in this program in Africa.
- Human rights groups and local civic organizations have criticized the arrangement for lack of transparency and legal concerns.
- The deportees may be held in Eswatini for up to a year before returning to their home countries.
- The Eswatini government defends the deal, saying it honors humanitarian values and respects the country’s laws.
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