Deportees dispute Ghana’s claims of repatriation
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Human rights experts warn the deportations could put the migrants’ safety at risk, while raising broader questions about international protections for asylum-seekers.
Breakdown
- 11 of 14 migrants deported from the U.S. to Ghana remain in custody.
- Deportees report poor living conditions and illness at a military camp near Accra. 9s
- Lawyers cite lack of transparency from both U.S. and Ghanaian governments. 18s
- Legal representatives had to request court intervention to access the deportation agreement. 35s
- Human rights advocates warn of risks to deportees, with no response yet from U.S. authorities. 48s