United States accused of exploiting migrant suffering with Africa deportations

The United States is facing accusations from Human Rights Watch for violating international law through its deportation policies targeting African countries. The NGO claims that the US is exploiting migrant suffering by deporting them to remote African destinations where they have no ties, using this as a deterrent to immigration.

Since President Donald Trump's administration took office, there has been a sharp increase in deportations to African countries, with over 500 people being sent from the US to these locations, according to ICE data. Human Rights Watch interviewed 24 individuals who were deported to six African nations, revealing that many were kept in chains during flights and not informed about their destinations.

The NGO also noted that at least a dozen LGBTQI+ individuals were deported to countries where same-sex relations are criminalized, raising concerns about non-refoulement, which prohibits sending individuals to places where they will face severe human rights violations. Additionally, the agreements between the US and African governments remain largely undisclosed, making it challenging to assess the conditions and incentives behind these deportations.

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