Eight men, convicted of crimes ranging from murder to robbery, were deported from the US to South Sudan after a legal battle. Initially diverted to Djibouti due to a court order requiring due process, the Supreme Court ultimately sided with the Trump administration, allowing the deportation to proceed. The men, shackled during transport, were from various countries, with only one being a South Sudanese national. The US government has been expanding deportations to third countries, despite concerns regarding the instability and safety of South Sudan.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.