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Eswatini Receives 4 More Deportees Amid Controversy

3/14/2026

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  • Eswatini received four deportees from the United States on March 12, 2023, increasing the total to 19 under a controversial agreement with the Trump administration.
  • The latest deportees include two Somalis, one Sudanese, and one Tanzanian, prompting criticism over transparency and human rights issues.
  • Eswatini's government asserts it respects the rights of these individuals, while civic organizations protest amid ongoing political tensions.
  • Legal challenges against the deportation arrangement are currently active in Eswatini's courts.