"Cuban Man Refuses US Deportation, Goes on Hunger Strike in Eswatini Jail"

Cuban Man Begins Hunger Strike in Eswatini Prison After US Deportation A Cuban man, Roberto Mosquera del Peral, has launched a hunger strike in a maximum-security prison in Eswatini, protesting his arbitrary detention after being deported from the US as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. According to his lawyer, Mosquera del Peral was among five third-country nationals deported from the US to Eswatini in July, despite his lawyers claiming he had completed his sentence in the US and had no legal basis for imprisonment. Mosquera del Peral's hunger strike has sparked international concern, highlighting the complex and often contentious issue of third-country removals in global immigration policies. According to US officials, the men deported to Eswatini were convicted criminals, but Mosquera del Peral's lawyers dispute this claim, saying their client had completed his sentence and was eligible for release. The deportation of Mosquera del Peral and four others to Eswatini was part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration. The move has been widely criticized by human rights groups, who argue that it is a form of "extradition to torture" and that the men are being held in inhumane conditions. According to a report by Amnesty International, the prison where Mosquera del Peral is being held has a history of human rights abuses, including torture and arbitrary detention. Mosquera del Peral's lawyer has expressed concern about his client's health and well-being, saying that he is being held in solitary confinement and is at risk of serious harm. "Roberto is a peaceful man who is fighting for his freedom," his lawyer said. "He is being held in inhumane conditions and is at risk of serious harm. We urge the US government to take immediate action to rectify this situation and to ensure that Roberto is returned to the US where he can receive the medical treatment he needs." The US government has maintained that the men deported to Eswatini were convicted criminals who were eligible for deportation. However, human rights groups argue that the process was flawed and that the men were not given adequate due process. According to a report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the Trump administration's immigration policies have resulted in the deportation of thousands of people to countries where they face persecution and human rights abuses. The current status of Mosquera del Peral's hunger strike is unclear, but his lawyer says that he is determined to continue fighting for his freedom. "Roberto is a strong man who is willing to take risks to fight for his rights," his lawyer said. "We will continue to advocate on his behalf and to push for his release." In a statement, the US Department of Homeland Security said that it was aware of Mosquera del Peral's hunger strike and was working to ensure his safety and well-being. However, the department did not comment on the specifics of the case or the allegations of human rights abuses. As the situation continues to unfold, human rights groups are calling on the US government to take immediate action to rectify the situation and to ensure that Mosquera del Peral is returned to the US where he can receive the medical treatment he needs. According to a spokesperson for Amnesty International, "The US government has a responsibility to protect the human rights of all individuals, including those who have been deported to other countries. We urge the US government to take immediate action to ensure that Roberto Mosquera del Peral is returned to the US and that he receives the medical treatment he needs."