An Iranian woman who was flown in shackles found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The scale of secret deals
An in-depth investigation by The Guardian has revealed that thousands of people have been deported from the US under shadowy agreements struck with dozens of countries. These deals are costing American taxpayers millions of dollars.
Human rights lawyers describe the so-called third country national arrangements as part of a 'show of force' designed to discourage asylum seekers.
The Iranian woman's fate
According to the publication, the Iranian woman found herself in the middle of an African state she did not know existed after a plane journey in shackles. She is just one of thousands deported from the US under such shadowy deals.
Investigation findings
The Guardian's in-depth investigation exposes secret agreements made by the US administration with dozens of countries. This 'show of force' is costing American taxpayers millions of dollars.
As the investigation established, the deportation agreements are implemented as part of US immigration policy, with their legal basis and financial costs hidden from the public.
International reaction
Human rights advocates assess such practices as contrary to international law. In their view, the third country national arrangements violate international standards for protecting the rights of asylum seekers.
According to lawyers, these measures are aimed at forcing asylum seekers to refrain from coming to the US. However, the legality and morality of such methods raise serious doubts at the international level.
Taxpayer costs
The Guardian's investigation shows that these deportation deals cost American taxpayers millions of dollars. Exactly how these funds are spent and the full list of agreements have not been made public.
According to the publication, the US administration has struck such agreements with dozens of states. The legal status and enforcement mechanisms of these deals have still not been fully disclosed.
Conclusion
The Guardian's investigation demonstrates the scale of secret deportation practices in US immigration policy. The Iranian woman's fate is one concrete example of how this policy has affected thousands of people. Human rights lawyers call this practice a 'show of force' and note its contradiction with international law.