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At Least 23 People Have Died in U.S. Immigration Detention, U.N. Demands Accountability

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

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  • At least 23 people have died in U.S. immigration authorities’ custody so far this year, according to the United Nations.
  • U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk called for accountability over the deaths.

At least 23 people have died while held by U.S. immigration authorities so far this year, according to the United Nations.

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk gave the figure on Monday and called for someone to be held accountable for the deaths.

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