Human Rights Watch reports that the United States has been expelling migrants from third‑country jurisdictions and sending them to African nations where they face forced labor, arbitrary detention and lack of basic rights. The practice, described as a “scare tactic,” violates international law and the U.S. commitment to human rights.

HRW’s investigation documents cases where individuals were transferred to facilities with no legal safeguards, subjected to inhumane conditions, and denied access to courts. The U.S. government’s policy appears aimed at discouraging asylum seekers rather than addressing their legitimate claims.

These actions undermine global norms of protection for vulnerable populations and raise urgent questions about accountability, truth, and justice for those displaced by state‑driven violence. The report calls for immediate cessation of the practice and full transparency from the U.S. administration.

Source: Human Rights Watch, 08 Oct 2026