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United Nations denounces US migration outsourcing scheme
United Nations human rights experts have denounced a migration outsourcing scheme implemented by the United States involving at least 35 nations. The experts, led by special rapporteur Gehad Madi, claim the program has resulted in the expulsion of approximately 23,000 people to third countries, potentially violating the principle of non-refoulement.
The scheme reportedly involves agreements with various countries, including several in Latin America such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. Experts warn that these arrangements lack transparency and democratic oversight, exposing migrants to risks of torture and persecution. Some agreements allegedly involve temporary reception followed by further expulsion to a third country.
In a related development regarding US immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will reduce the timeframe for refugees to contest the removal of their status from thirty days to ten days. The DHS stated this measure aims to restore system integrity and prevent fraud, while advocacy groups like the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) warn it will facilitate mass deportations.
Entities
Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · Gehad Madi · International Refugee Assistance Project · United Nations · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 23,000 people have been expelled to third countries under this scheme. www.calibre800.com · www.encuentroradiotv.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US has created a migration outsourcing scheme involving at least 35 states. www.calibre800.com · www.encuentroradiotv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DHS will reduce the timeframe for refugees to defend their status from 30 days to 10 days. www.eldiariodehoy.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agreements violate the principle of non-refoulement. www.calibre800.com · www.encuentroradiotv.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Unaccompanied minors in the US are being offered $3,000 to accept voluntary departure. hch.tv