**Justice Sought by Deported Men: A Tale of Human Rights Violations in Eswatini** Imagine being deported to a foreign country, only to be detained indefinitely without trial. This is the harsh reality faced by three men who were sent to Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, by the US government in July and October last year. Orville Etoria, a Jamaican national, was the only one to be repatriated to his home country in September, while the others remain in prison, awaiting justice. The men, hailing from Cuba, Yemen, and Jamaica, claim that their detention is an unlawful violation of their human rights. They were deemed "dangerous criminals" by the US, but their lawyers argue that they have already served their sentences for any crimes committed in the US. This is a classic case of being caught in a web of international politics, where human rights are often compromised for the sake of diplomatic relations. The African Union's human rights body, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), has been approached by the men's lawyers to demand justice. The ACHPR can pressure states to uphold human rights and refer cases to the African court on human and peoples' rights. However, neither body has the power to enforce its decisions. The plight of the men is a stark reminder of the human cost of mass deportations. The US has deported dozens of immigrants to third countries, including Ghana, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda. Eswatini, which accepted $5.1 million from the US to take up to 160 third-country nationals, has come under fire for its human rights record. The country's high court recently threw out a case challenging the detention of the deportees, citing a lack of direct interest on the part of the applicants. The men's lawyers argue that they are being held indefinitely, without access to their lawyers or basic human rights. One detainee even went on a 30-day hunger strike, resulting in organ failure. Their story is a testament to the need for governments to prioritize human rights over diplomatic expediency. As we reflect on this case, we are reminded that human rights are not just a distant concept, but a living, breathing reality for individuals who are caught up in the complex web of international relations. It is up to us to demand justice for those who are being denied their basic rights. Will the African Union's human rights body be able to