Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from the US under the Trump administration have arrived in Guyana, part of a broader push to expand third-country deportations that has so far included more than 30 deals.
Key facts
- Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from the US have arrived in Guyana.
- The deportations were carried out under the Trump administration.
- The administration has sought to expand third-country deportations.
- More than 30 such deals have been struck so far, according to Al Jazeera.
A group of Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from the United States under the Trump administration has arrived in Guyana, according to Al Jazeera. The arrival marks another instance of the administration’s use of so-called third-country deportations, in which individuals are sent to nations other than their country of origin.
The Trump administration has sought to expand these third-country deportation arrangements, Al Jazeera reported. According to the outlet, more than 30 such deals have been struck so far as part of the broader effort.
Third-country deportations involve transferring deportees to a nation that has agreed to receive them, rather than returning them directly to their home country. The practice has become a notable feature of the administration’s immigration enforcement approach.
The case of the Cuban and Afghan immigrants sent to Guyana illustrates how the policy is being applied across different nationalities. Al Jazeera did not specify the number of individuals involved in this particular transfer.
The details available on the arrangement remain limited. Al Jazeera reported the core facts of the arrival and the wider context of the administration’s expanding network of deportation agreements.
Why it matters
Third-country deportations represent a significant shift in how the United States handles removals, sending people to nations other than their homelands. With more than 30 such deals reported, the practice affects immigrants from a range of countries and raises questions about where deportees ultimately end up.
Frequently asked questions
Where were the deported immigrants sent?
According to Al Jazeera, the Cuban and Afghan immigrants deported from the US arrived in Guyana.
How many third-country deportation deals has the Trump administration made?
Al Jazeera reported that more than 30 such deals have been struck so far.
What is a third-country deportation?
It refers to deporting individuals to a country other than their country of origin, based on the sources describing immigrants being sent to Guyana rather than to Cuba or Afghanistan.