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US Secretly Deports War-Fleeing Migrants to Cameroon

2/17/2026

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  • The United States has secretly deported migrants fleeing war to Cameroon, despite U.S. court protections against removal.
  • In January, nine individuals were flown to Cameroon, detained, and told they could leave only if they agreed to return home.
  • The action signals U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation approach and has drawn concerns from allies.