Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals

An in-depth investigation has revealed that thousands of individuals were deported from the US under secret agreements made with various countries during the Trump administration. One striking example involves an Iranian woman who found herself unexpectedly in an African country she had never known existed, after being flown there in shackles.

The report highlights the non-transparent nature of these deals, often referred to as 'shadowy deals.' On board the immigration planes, detainees were reportedly kept in the dark about their destination. Officers in charge would reportedly taunt them when questioned, only for the passengers to discover their location by observing seat-back video screens displaying a map. This secrecy added to the distress and disorientation experienced by the 18 migrants mentioned in the specific account.

These deportation operations were not only secretive but also costly, spending millions of American taxpayer dollars. The investigation characterized these efforts as a 'show of force,' suggesting an emphasis on demonstrating control and power rather than transparency or humanitarian concern. The sheer number of countries involved and the lack of public disclosure about these arrangements raise significant questions about the ethics and legality of these large-scale deportations.