The U.S. sent 11 West African nationals to Ghana, only for them to be returned to their home countries over the September 20, 2025 weekend.
The group, part of 14 deportees, included four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Liberian, and one Gambian.
Lawsuit Falls Short
On September 23, lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor told a virtual court the deportations happened, making their lawsuit to stop them pointless.
“This is the harm we wanted to avoid,” he said, noting risks of torture or harsh treatment.
Safety Fears Ignored
The lawsuit noted eight deportees had U.S. protections due to dangers in their home nations. Six are now in Togo, but five others’ locations are unknown, Barker-Vormawor reported.
Ghana’s Stance
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama said his country accepted these deportees amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration push. He stressed Ghana doesn’t back Trump’s policy and gets no rewards for helping.
Why It Matters
These deportations raise fears about returnees’ safety and highlight global tensions over immigration and human rights policies.
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