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Trump's Secret Deal: U.S. to Deport Migrants to Cameroon

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration secured a secret deal with Cameroon to deport hundreds of migrants amid a deadly crackdown on protesters.
Arrangement aims to persuade countries to accept migrants who cannot be deported due to persecution.
U.S. documents reveal financial pressure, including withholding $30 million from a United Nations office, to negotiate the deal.
The United States refrained from criticizing Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president, during negotiations, believing silence would aid diplomacy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration secured a secret deal with Cameroon to deport hundreds of migrants amid a deadly crackdown on protesters.
Arrangement aims to persuade countries to accept migrants who cannot be deported due to persecution.
U.S. documents reveal financial pressure, including withholding $30 million from a United Nations office, to negotiate the deal.
The United States refrained from criticizing Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president, during negotiations, believing silence would aid diplomacy.