Trump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn
Summary
UN human rights experts have warned that the US government’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, where they have no connections, causes serious human rights problems and could lead to deadly outcomes. Since President Trump returned to office in 2025, the US has made deals with 35 countries to take migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, without considering their safety or ties to those countries.Key Facts
- Since 2025, the US has paid 35 countries, including many in Africa, to accept migrants deported from the US.
- Around 20,000 migrants have been bused to Mexico, with over 5,000 flown to countries in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central Asia.
- UN experts and a special rapporteur have warned the US and these countries to stop this policy immediately because it violates human rights.
- Migrants sent to countries where they have no connections face risks like torture, abuse, enforced disappearances, trafficking, and slavery.
- Some deported migrants include asylum seekers fleeing persecution for their political beliefs or sexual orientation.
- The deportations may bypass US laws that prevent sending people back to countries where they may face harm.
- Some of the countries taking deported migrants are already dealing with conflict, poverty, and displacement, making it hard to protect migrants.
- Human rights lawyers say this policy allows the US to avoid its legal responsibilities toward asylum seekers.
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