Eswatini Becomes 'Dumping Ground' for US Violent Criminals

The Eswatini government has confirmed the controversial arrival of five violent criminals deported from the United States, including convicted murderers and child rapists from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen. The inmates are being held in isolated cells at Matsapa Maximum Security Prison, though details of their identities and specific crimes remain undisclosed.

Investigative journalist Becky Makhubu reveals the transfer was orchestrated secretly through Prime Minister Russell Dlamini's office, bypassing parliamentary oversight and most cabinet members. 'When a superpower like the US says they're too scared to keep these offenders, how can we feel safe?' Makhubu questioned, highlighting public outrage over the lack of transparency.

The deportation occurred under a little-known 'third country transfer scheme' reportedly negotiated during discussions between Eswatini officials and US Senator Marco Rubio. Critics allege the deal may involve financial compensation, drawing parallels to Trump-era policies offering payments to nations accepting deportees.