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Fourteen West Africans, thirteen Nigerians and one Gambian, deported to Ghana from the U.S., have been sent to their home countries. A lawsuit was filed by U.S. lawyers alleging the deportation violated U.S. immigration laws, claiming the men faced persecution or torture if returned. Ghana's government denies receiving compensation and states they acted out of compassion for fellow West Africans. The U.S. government's actions have drawn criticism for using third countries to circumvent deportation restrictions, raising concerns about human rights violations and the legality of such agreements.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.