Deportees from the U.S. are being sent to Equatorial Guinea, prompting human rights complaints handled by the African Union.
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Updated Sep 21
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Deportees from the U.S. are being sent to Equatorial Guinea, prompting human rights complaints handled by the African Union.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Police used force against deported migrants in Equatorial Guinea.Sub-event
- Equatorial Guinea is being used as a transit point for deportees.Sub-event
- The U.S. is reportedly using African states, including Ghana, the Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea, as destinations for deportees.Sub-event
US deportations to Equatorial Guinea are drawing scrutiny from the African Union.1 source
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The government of Equatorial Guinea, led by President Teodoro Obiang, is facing international scrutiny regarding deportations, involving a UN appeal and opaque financial deals.Also in this story
- A conviction in France highlights international legal risks related to Equatorial Guinea.
- Equatorial Guinea received $7.5 million in U.S. aid, while Ahmed Soliman was detained in police custody in the country.
- President's rule in Equatorial Guinea faces criticism regarding economic mismanagement.
- The economic performance of Equatorial Guinea is being assessed by an international lender, involving President Teodoro Obiang.
The entities involved
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Equatorial Guinea
sovereign state in Africa
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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