US pressures African nations to accept expelled migrants
AFP investigation reveals US employs pressure tactics—visa restrictions, trade threats, financial incentives—to compel African nations accepting expelled migrants.
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Trump administration's immigration enforcement initiatives including expedited removal procedures, third-country expulsions, court challenges, and due process disputes.
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2026-09-21 to 2026-10-31 · UTC publication dates
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AFP investigation reveals US employs pressure tactics—visa restrictions, trade threats, financial incentives—to compel African nations accepting expelled migrants.
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