Ghana Accused of Violating Laws in US — Initiated Deportations BODY: Accra, Ghana – A significant legal action has been taken against the Ghanaian government at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Nigeria.
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 27 individuals, asserts that Ghana has breached both regional and international law by participating in the US third-country deportation policy under former President Donald Trump. This policy saw migrants, who could not be repatriated to their home countries due to risks such as persecution, deported to third countries.
The lawsuit details that many of the deportees had been granted asylum or legal protections in the United States before being flown to Ghana. Since September 2025, at least 60 individuals have been deported to Ghana under this controversial policy.
The case claims that these deportees, including some who had previously been granted legal status in the U. S. Are now at risk of persecution, torture, or other serious harm in Ghana.
The legal team argues that Ghana’s role in accepting deportees not only violates international law but also endangers the deportees themselves. Critics of the third-country deportation policy maintain that it forces individuals to face uncertain futures in countries where they lack ties and adequate protection.
The lawsuit seeks to hold Ghana accountable for facilitating what campaigners describe as unlawful deportations. It could also have implications for the legality of third-country removal agreements across the region and aims to deter other ECOWAS members from entering similar agreements with the Trump administration.
The Ghanaian government has yet to respond to the lawsuit and the allegations made against it.
The outcome of this case is anticipated to carry significant weight in the ongoing debate over the rights of asylum seekers and immigrants, as well as the role of third countries in international migration policies. It underscores the complexities and ethical challenges involved in such policies and their potential impact on those affected.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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