ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Summary
The Trump administration sent over 100 deported people from countries like Afghanistan, Cuba, and Nicaragua to eight African nations in about 10 days. These deportees were sent to countries where they had no ties, as part of a broader U.S. effort to deport people to "third countries" instead of their home nations.Key Facts
- ICE flew deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba, Nicaragua, and other countries to Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Liberia, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone.
- None of the deportees had connections to the African countries where they were sent.
- Deportees included people from Iran, Nepal, Turkey, Venezuela, and some African detainees sent to other African countries.
- More than 30 countries worldwide have agreements to receive deportees from the U.S., including some in Latin America and Africa.
- Some African countries receiving deportees face armed conflict, political instability, and human rights problems.
- Deportees sent to Africa included both people with criminal records and those without serious offenses, such as illegal entry.
- One Afghan deportee had legal protections due to helping American forces but was still sent to the Central African Republic, a dangerous country under a strong U.S. travel warning.
- The Department of Homeland Security said deportees can choose to go to their home country or another safe country and receive a free flight and $3,000 if they choose to go home.
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