Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea beaten and detained, dozens of US deportees remain confined in Malabo hotel

A group of roughly 30 individuals who were recently deported from the United States remains confined at Hotel Bamy on the outskirts of Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea. Human‑rights organizations have issued an urgent warning about the deteriorating conditions and reported violence inside the facility, prompting calls for immediate investigation by international monitors.

According to eyewitnesses and legal representatives, two men—one Egyptian and one Eritrean—who were expelled by the Trump administration were restrained, had bags placed over their heads, and were violently pushed down a flight of stairs in full view of other deportees. The men were subsequently transferred to a prison. Detainees at the hotel allege that the assault was retaliation for their attempts to inform the press and advocacy groups about the poor living conditions, ongoing abuse, and threats of further violence. Several of the occupants reported experiencing flashbacks and expressed fear of being targeted next.

Rights groups and diplomatic officials have urged Equatorial Guinea’s authorities to allow independent access to the hotel and to ensure the safety and humane treatment of the deportees. The situation remains unresolved, with the detained individuals still awaiting clarification of their legal status and potential repatriation.