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4 months agoUS deportees in black box' in Panama with no access to counsel, lawyers say
Deported immigrants in Panama are isolated without legal counsel, raising serious human rights concerns.
Shafiq expressed confusion over the delay in his asylum application, stating, 'I didn't know. I wasn't sure why they weren't giving me papers.' His inquiries have gone unanswered for months, reflecting the uncertainty faced by many Palestinians seeking asylum.
Panama's government has approved safe passage for embattled former President Ricardo Martinelli to leave for Nicaragua, citing health concerns despite his conviction for money laundering.