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Times reporter interviews deportees held in Africa prison

A Times reporter interviewed deportees held in southern Africa using a cellphone obtained after a hunger strike.
WHO: The New York Times reporter
WHAT: Interviewed deportees held in a prison in southern Africa using a cellphone obtained after a hunger strike
WHEN: Reported Aug 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
WHERE: Southern Africa
WHY: To speak with detainees held in a prison after they obtained a cellphone following a hunger strike.

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