Six Afghan and Cuban nationals deported by the United States have arrived in Guyana as part of the Trump administration’s expanding policy of transferring deported migrants to third countries.
The deportations reflect a broader approach by the U.S. administration aimed at removing migrants who are subject to deportation, including sending some individuals to countries other than their own.
According to reports, the six deportees — including Afghan and Cuban citizens — were transferred to Guyana following their removal from the United States. The move highlights the growing use of third-country arrangements in U.S. immigration enforcement.
The policy has drawn international attention as governments and rights groups examine the legal and humanitarian implications of transferring deportees to countries with which they may have limited connections.
For Afghan nationals, such transfers can be particularly sensitive given the political and security situation in Afghanistan and the challenges surrounding return to the country.
The arrival of the deportees in Guyana is part of a wider shift in U.S. immigration policy under President Donald Trump, which has placed increased emphasis on deportation and alternative arrangements for individuals facing removal.