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Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy

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A 2026 investigation by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24, and RFI reveals a seven-month covert operation involving 26 media outlets. The report details secret agreements between the Trump administration and African nations to host undocumented migrants detained by ICE, effectively bypassing standard deportation procedures. The investigation spans from the initial policy announcement to the implementation of these host country deals, highlighting a significant shift in US migration enforcement strategies.

Key points

• The investigation uncovered a seven-month covert operation involving 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories to investigate secret deals between the Trump administration and African nations.
• These 'third countries' agreed to host undocumented migrants detained by ICE, effectively bypassing standard deportation procedures through a new international framework.

Context and limitations

The report covers the seven-month period from policy announcement to implementation, but specific dates of individual agreements and the full scope of the 26 outlets' involvement remain unverified.

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