Deportation Diplomacy: The Hidden Costs of America's Exile to Africa The arrival of nine West African migrants in Sierra Leone last week marked another milestone in the complex web of deportation agreements between the US and several African nations.
These deals have been touted as a practical solution for both parties, but they raise disturbing questions about the human cost and implications for international relations.
Under the Ecowas agreement, citizens of member countries can stay elsewhere within the bloc for up to 90 days without needing a visa.