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Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?

Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?

Summary

Activists and human rights groups have criticized President Donald Trump for deporting five men from different countries to Eswatini, Africa. These deportations are part of a strategy to send people to other countries if their home countries refuse them. The men deported had been convicted of serious crimes in the United States.

Key Facts

  • Five deported men arrived in Eswatini from the United States.
  • The men come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen.
  • They were all convicted of serious crimes, including child rape and murder.
  • Eswatini is one of the African countries where the US sends deported people.
  • The US Supreme Court allowed these deportations to third countries.
  • There is a reported agreement between the US and Eswatini regarding these deportations.
  • Eswatini plans to work with the US and an international organization to eventually send these men to their home countries.
  • Some African countries might accept deported individuals to maintain good relations with the US.
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