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US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says

First reported 8 Oct, 11:14 UTCUpdated 2d ago4 sources

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More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

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US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says

More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

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US expulsions to Africa ‘instrumentalize human suffering’: HRW

Human Rights Watch reports that the US is violating international law by deporting migrants to African nations, using their plight as a deterrent for immigration. This criticism follows the Trump administration’s agreements with several countries to accept such deportations.

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  1. RFICenterFRHigh factuality
    United States accused of exploiting migrant suffering with Africa deportations (opens RFI in a new tab)

    The United States is violating international law by deporting migrants to African countries where they have no ties, NGO Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Washington of using deportation to remote destinations as a deterrent to immigration.

  2. AllAfricaCenterZAMostly factual
    Africa: United States Accused of Exploiting Migrant Suffering With Africa Deportations (opens AllAfrica in a new tab)

    [RFI] The United States is violating international law by deporting migrants to African countries where they have no ties, NGO Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Washington of using deportation to remote destinations as a deterrent to immigration.

  3. Arab NewsLean RightSAMixed factuality
    US expulsions to Africa ‘instrumentalize human suffering’: HRW (opens Arab News in a new tab)

    Human Rights Watch reports that the US is violating international law by deporting migrants to African nations, using their plight as a deterrent for immigration. This criticism follows the Trump administration’s agreements with several countries to accept such deportations.

  4. BBC NewsCenterGBVery high factuality
    US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

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