U.S. Reportedly Sends Asylum Seekers to Cameroon in Secret
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States has been secretly deporting asylum seekers, many of whom are fleeing war or persecution, to Cameroon, according to a report by Time. This practice, which reportedly circumvents U.S. courts, involves detaining individuals in a state-run facility where they are allegedly pressured to return to their countries of origin. The State Department has declined to comment on the matter.
The New York Times reported that the U.S. has not publicly announced any agreement with Cameroon regarding the housing of foreign nationals. A Senate oversight report released last week disclosed that Washington has already paid $32 million to third-country hosts. Those detained in Cameroon are reportedly only allowed to leave the facility if they agree to return to the countries they fled. This process is seen by some as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to expedite deportations.
In other international developments, Australian authorities are refusing to repatriate 34 women and children with alleged ties to ISIS from Syria, citing procedural issues and a lack of support, according to NPR News. This decision leaves these Australian citizens in a vulnerable position, highlighting the complex challenges women face in the aftermath of conflict.
Meanwhile, a fuel crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by U.S. policies, is causing a waste and health crisis, with refuse piling up in Havana and other cities due to a lack of operational garbage trucks, Al Jazeera reported. Residents are reporting significant delays in waste collection, raising public health concerns as the situation worsens, with the U.S. government acknowledging the humanitarian threat.
In domestic political news, anti-system voters are reportedly turning on Trump over the Epstein files saga, according to Vox. Young Republicans are particularly enraged.
Finally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the recent elections, leading to the swearing-in of new lawmakers and the anticipated formation of a new government with Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister, Al Jazeera reported. The BNP's win, following the 2024 student-led uprising, reflects a desire for change, with many new faces expected in parliament, and was observed by foreign dignitaries.
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