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Yahoo
34 minutes ago
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Trump administration restarts third country deportations with flight to Eswatini
The Department of Homeland Security resumed third country deportation flights on Tuesday by deporting five immigrant detainees, all from different countries, to the small nation of Eswatini in Southern Africa. The five men from Vietnam, Laos, Jamaica, Cuba and Yemen have criminal backgrounds ranging from murder to sexual assault, according to a social media post by the DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. 'This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' McLaughlin wrote. It's not clear if the men are in law enforcement custody in Eswatini. Mclaughlin told NBC News, 'That's up to Eswatini.' The landlocked country is located between South Africa and Mozambique and occupies an area slightly smaller than New Jersey. Representatives for the government of Eswatini and their embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment. The resumption of third country deportations comes as ICE put out new guidance that its employees are allowed in certain circumstances to deport migrants to countries that are not their own in as little as six hours — and without assurances from the third country that they 'will not be persecuted or tortured.' In other cases, according to the new guidance, ICE must serve the immigrant with a notice of removal that lists what country the federal government intends to deport them to in a language that the immigrant understands. ICE officers will not affirmatively ask whether the person is afraid of being sent to that country, according to the memo, but those who voice such a fear will be referred for screening for possible protection within 24 hours. ICE could still attempt to send the person to a different country other than the one they said they were fearful of being sent to. The Supreme Court paved the way for DHS to resume swift deportation of migrants to countries that are not their own in late June. The decision came after a deportation flight with eight migrants left Texas reportedly intended for South Sudan in late May, sparking a legal battle that resulted in the men being held in Djibouti. In a filing at the Supreme Court, the Trump administration said it had received assurances from South Sudan that the men 'will not be subject to torture' under the United Nations Convention Against Torture. This article was originally published on
IOL News
an hour ago
- Politics
- IOL News
US deports ‘dangerous' migrants to Eswatini: Are South Africa's boarders safe?
Last month, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for the Donald Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own, without allowing them to present evidence of possible harm they could face. Image: Sora AI Immigration expert Professor Loren Landau of Wits University says it is too early for South Africa to be concerned about potential fallout, after the US the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a deportation flight carrying immigrants from multiple countries landed in Eswatini. Last month, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for the Donald Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own, without allowing them to present evidence of possible harm they could face. The ruling was a significant victory for the administration's aggressive immigration agenda. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) resumed third-country deportation flights on Tuesday, sending five immigrant detainees -each from a different country - to Eswatini. The men, originally from Vietnam, Laos, Jamaica, Cuba, and Yemen, reportedly have criminal records, including convictions for murder and sexual assault, according to a social media post by DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. 'Today, DHS conducted a third-country deportation flight to Eswatini. These criminal illegal aliens are so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' the DHS said in the post. 'Under the leadership of the secretary of homeland security (Kristi Noem) and President Donald Trump, we are removing these convicted criminals from our soil so they can never hurt another American victim.' Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Speaking to IOL News, Landau questioned the legality and ethical implications of such deportations. 'Typically, deportations can only occur with the agreement of a person's country of citizenship,' Landau said. 'In this case, these are removals akin to the deals Denmark has struck with Rwanda. Effectively, the US (and other countries) are creating publicly funded detention facilities in other countries.' He drew a comparison to how Western nations export waste to Africa. 'Much like the US and Europe pay African countries to process our material waste - computers, clothes…they are effectively paying African states to process what Americans see as their human detritus.' Eswatini, which borders South Africa, has long struggled with porous borders. Asked if South Africa should be concerned about potential consequences, Landau said, 'The numbers of people likely to be sent to Eswatini will be relatively small. It is also unclear whether they will be held in detention or allowed to move freely.' 'At this point, it is too early to know what the consequences will be for South Africa. The bigger concern is how this affects regional diplomacy and cooperation.' While the deportees in this instance are not refugees or asylum seekers, Landau warned that the practice sets a dangerous precedent. 'My understanding is that these are not refugees or asylum seekers, but undocumented migrants,' he said. 'Nonetheless, it does set a dangerous precedent for the rule of law, human rights, and basic human dignity.' He added that this trend contributes to a troubling global dynamic. 'It also helps to reinforce a global color line, in which the US (and others pursuing similar actions) seek to create a white future for themselves. This is a fruitless effort, but one that sends a clear message that the wealthy West is not for them.' Landau also questioned the long-term logistics and accountability. 'Who takes responsibility for these deportees once they arrive, especially if they have committed serious crimes?' he asked. 'Presumably, the US will be paying the countries to do this. However, there is likely to be little supervision, and conditions for detainees and prisoners across Africa rarely meet global - or even national - human rights standards.' According to reports, the resumption of third-country deportations comes as US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new guidance allowing deportations to non-native countries under certain conditions, in as little as six hours. In some cases, immigrants may be sent without guarantees they won't be persecuted or tortured. The guidance states that while ICE must serve a notice of removal in a language the immigrant understands, officers are not required to ask if the person fears being sent to the designated country. If the individual expresses fear, they are to be screened for protection within 24 hours. However, ICE may still attempt to send them to another country - even one they have expressed fear of. IOL
NBC News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump administration restarts third country deportations with flight to Eswatini
The Department of Homeland Security resumed third country deportation flights on Tuesday by deporting five immigrant detainees, all from different countries, to the small nation of Eswatini in Southern Africa. The five men from Vietnam, Laos, Jamaica, Cuba and Yemen have criminal backgrounds ranging from murder to sexual assault, according to a social media post by the DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. 'This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' McLaughlin wrote. It's not clear if the men are in law enforcement custody in Eswatini. Mclaughlin told NBC News, 'That's up to Eswatini.' The landlocked country is located between South Africa and Mozambique and occupies an area slightly smaller than New Jersey. Representatives for the government of Eswatini and their embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment. The resumption of third country deportations comes as ICE put out new guidance that its employees are allowed in certain circumstances to deport migrants to countries that are not their own in as little as six hours — and without assurances from the third country that they 'will not be persecuted or tortured.' In other cases, according to the new guidance, ICE must serve the immigrant with a notice of removal that lists what country the federal government intends to deport them to in a language that the immigrant understands. ICE officers will not affirmatively ask whether the person is afraid of being sent to that country, according to the memo, but those who voice such a fear will be referred for screening for possible protection within 24 hours. ICE could still attempt to send the person to a different country other than the one they said they were fearful of being sent to. The Supreme Court paved the way for DHS to resume swift deportation of migrants to countries that are not their own in late June. The decision came after a deportation flight with eight migrants left Texas reportedly intended for South Sudan in late May, sparking a legal battle that resulted in the men being held in Djibouti. In a filing at the Supreme Court, the Trump administration said it had received assurances from South Sudan that the men 'will not be subject to torture' under the United Nations Convention Against Torture.
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The South African
3 hours ago
- Politics
- The South African
US deports 5 violent criminals to South Africa's neighbour [pictures]
The United States deported five migrants from Asian and Caribbean countries to the small African kingdom of Eswatini, officials said Tuesday. The deported migrants are nationals of Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam and Yemen. 'These criminal illegal aliens are so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wrote on X (formerly Twitter). They were convicted of violent crimes such as child rape and murder, according to DHS. US President Donald Trump's administration has defended so-called third-country deportations as necessary since the home nations of some of those targeted for removal sometimes refuse to accept them. The US Supreme Court in June paved the way for the Trump administration to resume deportations of undocumented migrants to countries that are not their own. Convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated battery. Convicted of aggravated battery of a police officer, grand theft-vehicle, aggravated flight-eluding law enforcement reckless driving; sentenced to three years confinement. Confirmed Latin King street gang member. Convicted of murder; sentenced to 25 years confinement. Convicted of robbery; sentenced to six years confinement. Convicted of possession of weapon; sentenced to six months confinement. Convicted of second-degree murder and burglary (forced entry); sentenced to 20 years confinement. Convicted of operating a motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance. Charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine. Convicted of child rape – sentenced to 20 years confinement. Convicted of second-degree homicide; Convicted of assault and battery; Convicted of resist and obstruct officer; sentenced to 17 days confinement. Convicted of cruelty to dependent adult; Convicted of assault with the intent to do great bodily harm less than murder or by strangulation; sentenced to 60 months confinement. Washington deported eight other migrants to conflict-plagued South Sudan earlier this month. US authorities have said that the eight men – two from Cuba, two from Myanmar, and one each from Vietnam, Laos, Mexico and South Sudan – are convicted violent criminals. Eswatini, the last absolute monarchy in Africa, has been led by King Mswati III since 1986. The 57-year-old ruler has been criticised for his lavish lifestyle and has faced accusations of human rights violations. His country, formerly known as Swaziland, is landlocked by neighbors South Africa and Mozambique. Trump campaigned for president last year promising to expel millions of undocumented migrants from the United States. Since returning to the White House in January, he has taken a number of actions aimed at speeding up such deportations. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. © Agence France-Presse. Additional reporting by Neo Thale
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
US deports five Asian, Caribbean migrants to Eswatini over violent crimes
WASHINGTON: The United States has deported five migrants from Asian and Caribbean nations to Eswatini, a small African kingdom, following their convictions for violent crimes. The individuals, originally from Cuba, Jamaica, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen, were removed after their home countries refused their repatriation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the deportees were involved in severe offenses, including child rape and murder. 'These criminal illegal aliens are so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back,' the DHS posted on social media platform X. This move aligns with the Trump administration's policy of third-country deportations, where migrants are sent to nations other than their own if their home countries deny re-entry. The US Supreme Court recently upheld this approach, allowing the resumption of such deportations. Earlier this month, eight other migrants were deported to South Sudan, another nation with a history of conflict. Those individuals, from Cuba, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Mexico, and South Sudan, were also convicted of violent crimes. Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, has been under King Mswati III's rule since 1986. The country, formerly known as Swaziland, has faced criticism over human rights concerns and the king's extravagant lifestyle. President Donald Trump has intensified deportation efforts since returning to office, fulfilling his campaign promise to remove undocumented migrants with criminal backgrounds. – AFP
