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ICE deports Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations

Over 23,000 people have been deported from the U.S. to third countries in Africa, expanding a Trump-era practice.

By · Published September 1, 2026  03:56 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026  15:40 UTC

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ICE expanded “third‑country” removals by deporting Afghans and other individuals to African nations, with a new legal framework driving a surge that resulted in over 23,000 people being sent abroad. Rights groups noted an increase in the Trump‑era practice, and those affected and their lawyers described the deportations as a betrayal.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Over 23,000 people have been deported from the U.S. to third countries in Africa, expanding a Trump-era practice.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Over 23,000 people have been deported from the U.S. to third countries in Africa, expanding a Trump-era practice. The surge in deportations comes under a new legal framework that has accelerated the process. The South Side Weekly and CBS News have both reported on the deportation of Afghans and others to Africa.

The practice has been criticized by rights groups, who note an uptick in deportations to African countries. The South Side Weekly has published a story about individuals who fled violence and followed U.S. asylum rules but still faced deportation. The legal framework behind the surge in deportations has not been detailed in coverage.

The specific African countries involved in the deportations have not been named. The reaction from the U.S. government and the third countries involved has not been reported.

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What is a third-country deportation?

A third-country deportation involves sending individuals who are in the U.S. illegally to a country other than their home country.

Which countries are involved in the third-country deportations?

Coverage does not yet specify the African countries involved in the deportations.

What is the new legal framework that has accelerated deportations?

The new legal framework has not been detailed in coverage.

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