Group stranded with Ice in Djibouti shipping container after removal from US
theguardian.comPublished: 6/6/2025
Summary
Eight men, including two U.S. citizens from South Sudan, have been confined to a shipping container in Djibouti since late May, facing harsh conditions with limited sleep and no medical testing or facilities after being turned back by a court order. DHS official Mellissa Harper noted the inadequate medical care they're experiencing under extreme temperatures and malaria risks despite the absence of medication. The case underscores the administration's legal missteps while attempting to deport individuals facing challenges in other countries, with U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy intervening for breaching an earlier court ruling.