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Trump Administration to Send Thousands of Migrants, Including Europeans, to Guantánamo Bay

US officials plan transfers this week despite protests from allied governments over the camp’s human rights record

Gebäude zur Unterbringung von Migranten auf dem US-Stützpunkt Guantánamo Bay (Archivbild aus dem Februar 2025)
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Overview

  • At least 9,000 migrants who entered the US illegally are under review for interim detention at Guantánamo Bay before deportation to their home countries.
  • About 800 of those flagged are European nationals from countries such as Germany, France, and Italy, including two confirmed German citizens.
  • The Department of Homeland Security does not intend to inform migrants’ home governments prior to relocation, prompting Italy to seek further clarification in a call with Secretary of State Rubio.
  • Administration officials say the measure is intended to deter future illegal immigration and relieve capacity pressures on mainland detention facilities, with operations expected to begin this week.
  • Human rights organizations and some Pentagon personnel have raised alarms over Guantánamo’s past abuses, limited medical care and harsh climate as grounds for concern.