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US third-country deportations

The United States' use of third-country deportations has drawn criticism from UN officials and human rights groups, who argue that it risks refoulement, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearance.

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Feb 3, 2026

What international agreements govern where deported people are sent?

Several overlapping instruments — bilateral readmission or deportation agreements, “safe third‑country” pacts, and ad‑hoc third‑country transfer deals negotiated between states — govern where a countr...