September 18, 2026

US Deportees Ahmed Soliman and Samson Birhane Beaten in Equatorial Guinea

Ahmed Soliman and Samson Birhane were brutally beaten by police in Equatorial Guinea after raising concerns about their treatment.
The beating occurred in front of other detainees, who fear for their safety and have reported ongoing violence and poor conditions at Hotel Bamy.
The US has deported at least 66 individuals to Equatorial Guinea under a controversial agreement, raising concerns about human rights abuses.

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