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Cambodian Refugee Deported to Eswatini, Returns Home Amid Concerns

4/7/2026

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Pheap Rom, a Cambodian refugee, was deported from the United States to Eswatini under a scheme associated with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He arrived in Eswatini in October 2025, confused and fearful, expecting repatriation to Cambodia.
Rom spent months at Matsapha Correctional Centre, enduring harsh conditions.
He was repatriated to Cambodia in March 2026.
Rights advocates warn about the opaque U.S. deportation processes.

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Story summary

Pheap Rom, a Cambodian refugee, was deported from the United States to Eswatini under a scheme associated with U.S. President Donald Trump.
He arrived in Eswatini in October 2025, confused and fearful, expecting repatriation to Cambodia.
Rom spent months at Matsapha Correctional Centre, enduring harsh conditions.
He was repatriated to Cambodia in March 2026.
Rights advocates warn about the opaque U.S. deportation processes.