US deported over 25,000 migrants to third countries under secret agreements, investigation finds
- The US has deported more than 25,000 migrants to third countries under agreements with 35 nations, an investigation found.
- Many deportees had no known ties to the countries they were sent to, with about 20,000 sent to Mexico and others to 27 countries.
- The US has earmarked $410 million for the deals, with money going to receiving governments and UN agencies involved in the arrangements.
- The investigation found the deals were largely handled by a little-known State Department office, with critics raising concerns over transparency and the rights of deportees.
Source: firstpost.com
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