HRW: 'Cameroon is not a safe country' for expelled individuals

Human Rights Watch released a 125-page report on October 8, 2026, criticizing US expulsions to Cameroon that deny migrants the chance to contest their destination. Forty-six third-country nationals were transferred to Cameroon on five flights between January and August 2026, with 16 of the 17 individuals arriving in January and February holding US court decisions prohibiting their deportation. HRW urges Yaoundé to suspend its agreement with the United States regarding these expulsions.