7 hours agoUS expels five immigrants convicted of grave crimes against Eswatina
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)The United States has expelled five illegal immigrants, who the American authorities have described as “barbarous criminal”, sending them on a flight to the Kingdom of Eswati in South Africa, according to what the BBC reports. There were people from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen who were convicted of serious crimes [...]
There were people from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen who are convicted of serious crimes ranging from child rape to murder. Tricia McLaughlin, deputy secretary at the American Department of National Security, confirmed this through a post on the X network.
These individuals are so ruthless that their countries refused to return,” wrote McLaughlin, calling them the degenerate “monster” that, according to her, “had terrorized American communities”.
The government of Eswatinia, the last absolute monarchy in Africa, said it is aware of citizens' concerns about deportations.
“Five persons are currently located in isolated units in our prisons, where more convicts are held for similar crimes. We assure the people that these persons pose no threat to the country or citizens,” said government spokeswoman Thabile Medluli
In collaboration with the United Nations Agency for Migration, it will be worked to enable their transit to countries of origin.
This is part of a broader policy of the Trump administration, which last month gained the legal right to expel migrants even towards third countries, not necessarily the countries from which they come.
Among the countries cited as destinations for these deposits are Rwanda, Benin, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Moldova. Earlier, the United States has sent expelled persons to El Salvador, Costa Rica, and recently to South Sudan, where eight convicts were held at a civilian facility under police supervision.
The harsh policy of immigration has become a main pillar of Donald Trump's campaign, which has promised mass deportations and the return of strict controls, including raids at workplaces and restrictions on temporary work permits.
Meanwhile, countries such as Nigeria have refused to accept expelled immigrants or convicted U.S. settlers.
Eswatin, formerly known as Swaziland, is a small country surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique, and since 1986, he has been led by King Mswati III. /Periscopi/
