A group of 11 West African migrants deported from the US to Ghana have been controversially sent back to their home countries despite court efforts to stop their removal.
The deportees—originating from Nigeria, Togo, Mali, Gambia, and Liberia—had argued they faced risks of torture or persecution if returned. Their lawyer alleges the Ghanaian government hastily deported them over the weekend to circumvent the court case, denying them access to legal counsel.
While the US government asserts it has no control over Ghana’s subsequent actions, this incident underscores the increasing use of third countries to handle deportees.
The situation remains tense, with reports that some deportees have gone into hiding upon their return, fearing for their safety.
