Human rights experts from the United Nations have publicly urged Equatorial Guinea to stop its plans to deport US migrants back to their home countries where they face threats of political violence, torture, and death. This appeal, co-signed by a representative from the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, emphasizes the obligation of states to avoid refoulement, which is the expulsion of individuals to countries where they may face persecution. The UN's statement follows reports that US deportees in Equatorial Guinea were presented with temporary travel documents and informed of imminent deportations. Activists, including Tutu Alicante, director of Equatorial Guinea Justice, have condemned the country as a dangerous destination for migrants and asylum seekers. One deportee, referred to as Esther, described her harrowing experience after being detained in the US for 14 months and then forcibly sent to Equatorial Guinea. She reported being held in poor conditions without basic necessities and expressed fear of returning to her home country where she previously faced torture. The UN experts highlighted the broader implications of the Trump administration's deportation policies, which have led to agreements with multiple countries to accept US deportees, often without adequate human rights protections. Human rights organizations are actively working to stop these deportations and provide assistance to those affected, asserting that these practices violate international law and exacerbate human suffering.