The U.S. government is enhancing diplomatic efforts to find third nations for deporting detained migrants, particularly those whose home countries refuse to take them back. With Rwanda's approval, three African countries, alongside South Sudan and Eswatini, have agreed to accept deportees. Six Latin American nations have also signed agreements for this purpose. Reports reveal significant human rights violations in these designated countries, contradicting claims of safety. Ongoing confidential negotiations are attempting to secure more countries for deportations, highlighting issues of democracy and human rights.
The U.S. government is actively seeking third countries to deport detained migrants, including those whose home countries refuse to accept them back. With Rwanda's authorization, there are now three African countries willing to accept deportees, joining South Sudan and Eswatini. Additionally, six Latin American countries have agreed to take in detainees, marking a significant expansion of deportation efforts. This approach, termed the largest deportation in history, raises concerns about the safety and human rights records of these nations.
Despite U.S. claims that these countries are safe for deportees, evidence suggests otherwise. Reports from the State Department and human rights organizations indicate issues of torture, abuse, and repression in these nations. Nicolas Palazzo, a policy advisor at HIAS, emphasizes that many of the countries designated for deportation lack the necessary procedural protections under international law to adequately protect individuals fleeing persecution and torture.
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