Secretive Deportation Deals: The U.S. Program Sending Migrants to Africa

In a series of controversial deportations, the United States has once again sent a group of third-country nationals to Cameroon. The move follows the Trump administration's secretive program, which involves sending migrants to nations they have no prior ties with—a tactic condemned by human rights advocates.

Lawyers reported that eight new deportees arrived in Cameroon under a program known for circumventing legal protection orders. Many of the deportees to Cameroon over recent months had previously been safeguarded by orders against deportation owing to fears of persecution or torture in their home countries. Critics argue that these moves exploit legal loopholes.

The U.S. government has faced scrutiny over this obscure program, which has seen millions spent on deals with countries like Cameroon, Eswatini, and several others. These agreements are part of a broader strategy to deter illegal migration to the U.S. Although officials claim the policy fortifies border security, activists warn of the severe risks posed to migrants sent to countries with questionable human rights records.