Three men deported by the United States to Eswatini have taken legal action against the Eswatini government, asserting that their detention constitutes an unlawful violation of their human rights. The legal case was filed with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, a body of the African Union that oversees member states' adherence to human rights agreements. The men contend that their continued imprisonment in Eswatini lacks legal justification and raises serious human rights concerns.

Two of the detainees, originally from Cuba and Yemen, have been incarcerated in Eswatini for eight months, while the third, Orville Etoria from Jamaica, was deported in September after spending time in a US facility. The US government has characterized these men as dangerous criminals, but their legal representatives argue that they have already fulfilled their sentences in the United States and should not be subjected to further detention.

This legal filing is significant as it highlights the issues surrounding deportation practices and the treatment of deportees, particularly in cases where their rights might be violated upon return. By seeking intervention from the African Union's human rights body, the claimants aim to draw attention to potential human rights abuses in Eswatini, advocating for their immediate release and improved treatment of individuals deported under similar circumstances. The outcome may have broader implications for international human rights standards and practices concerning deportation and detention in African nations.