Summary
Eswatini has accepted 10 deportees from the US, despite efforts by rights groups to stop this action through legal challenges. The deal between Eswatini and the US to deport these individuals raised concerns about the country's legal process because the agreement was reportedly made without parliamentary approval. Activists and civic groups protested the deal, arguing it bypasses Eswatini's constitutional requirements.
Key Facts
- The US deported 10 people to Eswatini despite rights groups' legal challenges.
- This is the second group sent to Eswatini by the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- Eswatini's prison department stated the deportees are securely housed and not a public threat.
- An agreement allowed Eswatini to take in deportees, but only 10 of the planned 11 arrived.
- Rights groups claim the agreement with the US did not have parliamentary consent.
- The Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) and other groups argue this is a breach of constitutional procedure.
- Protests occurred outside the US embassy, and the matter is part of a court case set to resume in Mbabane.
- The government asserts that its actions are within constitutional powers.
