U.S. Expands Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced the initiation of third-country deportation flights, landing in the small African kingdom of Eswatini. This move comes as part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to find new countries willing to accept deportees. Reports indicate that this includes migrants, some of whom have been convicted of violent crimes. Eswatini is now among several African nations being considered for these deportation deals, as the U.S. seeks to reduce its burden of managing undocumented migrants. Concerns have been raised regarding the safety and treatment of deportees in these countries, with local leaders discussing the implications with U.S. officials. The push for acceptance from African leaders has sparked widespread scrutiny and debate.
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