UN Urges Independent Probe Into Deaths in US Immigration Detention Centers
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\nThe United Nations has called for an independent investigation into dozens of deaths in the custody of United States immigration authorities, urging Washington to take immediate steps to prevent further fatalities in detention facilities.<\/p>\n
The appeal follows growing concern over a rise in deaths involving migrants held by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, with the UN warning that conditions in detention centers could amount to serious human rights violations if left unaddressed.<\/p>\n
UN officials called for full transparency, independent investigations into every death, and accountability for those responsible. According to the organization, at least 62 people have died in U.S. immigration detention facilities this year, while reports have linked many of the deaths to delayed medical treatment, inadequate healthcare and poor detention conditions.<\/p>\n
The renewed scrutiny comes as the United States faces mounting criticism from international human rights organizations over its immigration detention system, particularly as immigration remains a central political issue under the administration\u2019s tougher border enforcement policies.<\/p>\n
The UN urged U.S. authorities to reform detention procedures, ensure timely access to healthcare, and strengthen safeguards to protect the lives and rights of people held in immigration custody.<\/p>\n
The call also follows the death of an Afghan asylum seeker in ICE custody in March, whose case remains unresolved. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been publicly clarified, raising additional concerns among Afghan refugee advocates and rights groups.<\/p>\n
The United States has expanded immigration enforcement and detention operations in recent years as authorities seek to curb irregular migration at the southern border. Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that overcrowding, prolonged detention and limited access to medical care have increased risks for detainees, while international bodies have urged Washington to align detention practices with international human rights standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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