The Trump administration has sparked outrage in Eswatini and across Africa by deporting five men—originally from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen, and Laos—to the small southern African kingdom.
These men, convicted of violent crimes, were sent to Eswatini after their home countries refused to accept them, as part of a controversial 'third-country deportation' policy. Local authorities are holding the men in solitary confinement, while civil society and opposition groups accuse the US of using Eswatini as a 'dumping ground' for unwanted migrants. The move has drawn sharp criticism for violating human rights and for the lack of transparency and consultation with Eswatini's government.
The incident highlights growing tensions over US immigration enforcement and the ethical implications of third-country deportations.
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