UN experts demand halt to US third-country deportations following media inquiry

A joint international media investigation led by Forbidden Stories revealed that the United States government deported at least 25,447 migrants to 28 third countries under non-transparent agreements through late August. The findings show roughly 20,000 individuals were sent to Mexico, while over 5,000 were transferred to nations with which they had no prior connections, including asylum seekers with recognized fears of persecution.

Following the disclosures, more than ten United Nations human rights experts called on Washington to immediately halt third-country deportations, citing severe risks of torture, abuse, and displacement. Concurrently, rights group Human Rights First reported that the U.S. administration is preparing flights to transfer hundreds of Afghan detainees to Pakistan for subsequent return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Those facing potential deportation include relatives of individuals who assisted American forces.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti