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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rachel Savage and agencies

Eswatini government faces court challenge over men deported by US

Matsapha correctional centre entrance
The NGOS are arguing that the deportations violate due process and that the prison where the five deportees are being held is 190% over capacity. Photograph: AP

A group of NGOs is challenging Eswatini’s acceptance of five people deported by the US, arguing the deal was unconstitutional and violated the imprisoned men’s human rights.

The men from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Cuba, who the US said were dangerous criminals, were flown to the small southern African country in July, as the Trump administration attempts to deport millions of migrants and asylum seekers.

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