UN human rights experts have called for a halt to the US practice of deporting migrants to third countries, warning that it has set off a "cascade of human rights violations" with potentially deadly consequences, according to The Guardian, The Straits Times, CNA and Reuters.
The experts said the United States has struck deals with more than 35 countries to accept migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, who have no ties to those nations, according to The Guardian, The Straits Times and CNA. The Guardian reported that the US has offered these governments millions of dollars as part of the arrangements.
The Straits Times and CNA both reported that the experts said at least 23,000 third-country nationals have been deported so far under the policy.
The warning was issued by roughly two dozen UN human rights experts, according to The Guardian, who said the practice began after Donald Trump returned to power in 2025.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported the US has offered millions of dollars to foreign governments to accept migrants with no ties to those countries.
- The Guardian noted the policy began after Donald Trump returned to power in 2025.
- Left-leaning coverage emphasized warnings that the deportations could have deadly consequences.
“Sending migrants to countries they do not come from can have deadly consequences and must be halted, says report” — The Guardian
Center
- The Straits Times and CNA both reported at least 23,000 third-country nationals have been deported so far.
- CNA and The Straits Times reported the US has agreements with more than 35 countries.
- Reuters reported that UN experts called for a halt to the deportation policy.
“UN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries” — Reuters
Questions readers ask
What did the UN experts warn about?
A group of about two dozen UN human rights experts warned that US deportations of migrants to third countries have triggered a 'cascade of human rights violations' that could be deadly, and called for the practice to be halted.
How many countries has the US made deportation deals with?
The US has struck agreements with more than 35 countries to accept migrants who have no ties to those nations, according to The Straits Times and CNA.
How many migrants have been deported to third countries?
At least 23,000 third-country nationals have been deported so far, according to The Straits Times and CNA.
When did this deportation policy begin?
According to The Guardian, the policy began after Donald Trump returned to power in 2025.
Is the US paying other countries to take migrants?
According to The Guardian, the US government has offered millions of dollars to foreign governments to accept migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, who have no ties to those countries.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningTrump’s deportations to third countries violate human rights, UN experts warn
- CNACenterUS deportations triggering 'cascade' of rights abuses: UN experts
- France 24CenterUS deportations are triggering a 'cascade' of rights abuses, UN experts warn
- ReutersCenterUN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries
- The Straits TimesCenterUN experts call for halt to Trump policy of migrant deportations to third countries