Eswatini Court Grants Lawyers Access in US Deportation Case
Eswatini’s Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer may access detainees involved in a United States deportation case, enabling legal representation as the matter progresses.
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Lenacapavir arrives in Eswatini as AIDS battle hinges on rollout
A new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, delivered as a twice-yearly injection, is being rolled out in Eswatini and nine high‑risk countries in a bid to end AIDS, described by UN officials as the closest thing to a vaccine. While it could dramatically reduce new infections if scaled globally, the rollout is hampered by years of foreign aid cuts that shuttered mobile clinics and constrained supply. The UN and Global Fund aim to reach millions, but plans to reach about two million people by 2028 fall well short of needs, underscoring the need for expanded funding and procurement to avoid repeating past delays that cost lives.
Iran Seizes Multiple Vessels for Fuel Smuggling in Persian Gulf
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an Eswatini-flagged tanker carrying 350,000 liters of allegedly smuggled fuel in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Eswatini to deny any involvement, amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and maritime security issues.
Deported Cuban Man in Eswatini Prison Starts Hunger Strike
A Cuban man deported to Eswatini by the U.S. is on a hunger strike after being detained for over three months without charge or legal access, amid broader concerns about the U.S. deportation program to Africa and human rights abuses. The program, part of Trump's immigration crackdown, involves sending foreign nationals to African countries under secretive agreements, with critics raising legal and ethical issues.
Deported Cuban Man in Eswatini Prison Begins Hunger Strike
A Cuban immigrant, Roberto Mosquera, was detained by U.S. authorities and deported to Eswatini, Africa, instead of Cuba, as part of a controversial third-country deportation program, raising concerns about due process and human rights violations.
Deported Cuban Man in Eswatini Prison Begins Hunger Strike
A Cuban man deported by the U.S. to Eswatini is on a hunger strike in prison, raising concerns about his health and the legality of his detention, amid broader criticisms of the U.S. third-country deportation program to Africa.
Eswatini Accepts 10 US Deportees Amid Legal Dispute
Eswatini has accepted 10 US-deported individuals amid legal challenges and protests, despite concerns over the legality and transparency of the deportation deal, which involves US funding and has faced criticism for bypassing parliamentary approval and raising democratic issues.
Eswatini Receives New US Deportees Amid Legal Challenges
A group of 10 migrants deported from the US arrived in Eswatini as part of a broader secretive agreement between the US and several African nations to send migrants there, raising concerns over human rights and due process for the deportees, some of whom have been detained without charge for months.
Eswatini receives 10 additional US-deported migrants amid legal challenges
Eswatini has received 10 more individuals deported from the US as part of a controversial deal involving third-country removals, raising human rights concerns and legal challenges from NGOs and local courts.
Controversy Over US Deportations and Repatriations in Eswatini and Jamaica
A court hearing in Eswatini was missed as a judge failed to appear in a case challenging the detention of four men deported from the U.S. under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program. The men, from Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, and Yemen, have been held without charges for over two months, sparking criticism from human rights groups about due process and legal access. The case highlights concerns over U.S. deportation practices and the use of third countries like Eswatini for such transfers.
US Plans to Deport Abrego Garcia to Eswatini Amid Asylum Ineligibility
U.S. ICE plans to deport Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini instead of Uganda, despite his fears of persecution and human rights concerns, amid ongoing legal battles and court orders preventing his deportation to El Salvador or Uganda.
US Plans to Deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Eswatini
The US has informed Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man involved in a long-standing immigration case, that he may be deported to Eswatini, after initially considering Uganda. Despite no connection to Eswatini, his case highlights the US's controversial deportation practices, including previous errors and deportations to Eswatini, which has raised concerns about the country's role as a potential dumping ground for criminals.
Trump administration plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Eswatini
The Trump administration has announced plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini, despite his attorneys' claims of fear of persecution in Uganda and other countries. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year and faces ongoing legal battles over his asylum claim and deportation proceedings, amid allegations of gang affiliation and criminal charges.
Trump Administration Threatens Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador and Eswatini
The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini, Africa, despite his fears of persecution and previous deportation to El Salvador, amid legal disputes over his asylum eligibility and allegations of gang membership.
U.S. Deportation Policies Lead to Illegal Imprisonment in Africa
Three men deported by the U.S. to Eswatini remain detained in a maximum-security prison without charges or legal access, despite having completed their sentences in the U.S. The deportations are part of a secretive program targeting migrants from various countries, raising concerns about due process and human rights violations.