Maryland Woman Deported to Ghana, Dragged in Video, Then to Sierra Leone Despite Court Order
Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old woman, was deported from the U.S. to Ghana, a country she had no ties to, despite a judge’s order prohibiting her return to Sierra Leone, her country of origin. Videos show Kuyateh being dragged by individuals believed to be associated with the Ghanaian government. Kuyateh’s attorney said she had a work permit but never became a citizen and that the U.S. failed to provide proper notice and opportunities for her to seek protection. The Department of Justice stated it had no control over how another country treats deportees, while the U.N. has called on Ghana to stop deporting individuals from the U.S. if U.S. courts deem it unsafe.
John Q. Hosedrinker