Investigation reveals U.S. deported thousands of migrants to third countries

An international media investigation led by Forbidden Stories, including reporting by The Guardian, revealed that the United States government deported at least 25,447 migrants to 28 third countries under non-transparent agreements. The reporting indicates that roughly 20,000 individuals were transferred to Mexico, while over 5,000 were sent to countries where they had no prior connections, including asylum seekers with recognized fears of persecution.

In response to the findings, more than ten United Nations human rights experts urged Washington to immediately suspend third-country deportations, citing risks of torture, abuse, and persecution. Concurrently, advocacy organization Human Rights First reported that the U.S. administration is preparing flights to deport hundreds of Afghan detainees to Pakistan for eventual return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Those targeted include relatives of individuals who previously assisted American forces.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti