Passengers on special flights for deporting illegal immigrants in Switzerland can be chained to their seats for up to 40 hours.
Synopsis
Passengers on special flights for deporting illegal immigrants in Switzerland can be chained to their seats for up to 40 hours.
Synopsis
At Frambois prison near Geneva, 25 illegal immigrants face deportation from Switzerland. They wait for flights that can last up to 40 hours, often restrained in helmets and diapers. Police officers and immigration officials accompany them on these special flights back to their home countries. Many have not returned in over twenty years. Some have the chance to say goodbye to family members before departure, while others experience abrupt separations, leaving behind spouses and children.
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Why Watch
- See the extreme conditions of deportation flights in Switzerland.
- Meet families torn apart by sudden deportations.
- Find out about the experiences of immigrants at Frambois prison.
Did You Know
- Passengers on special flights can be chained to their seats for up to 40 hours.
- Some deportees have not been in their home countries for over 20 years.
- 25 illegal immigrants are held at Frambois prison near Geneva awaiting deportation.
- Deportees often leave behind families, including children and spouses, in Switzerland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions do deportees face on special flights in Switzerland?
Deportees are often dressed in diapers and helmets, and chained to their seats for up to 40 hours.
How many illegal immigrants await deportation at Frambois prison near Geneva?
There are 25 illegal immigrants awaiting their fate at Frambois prison.
What happens to families of deportees in Switzerland?
Many deportees leave behind families, including children and spouses, in Switzerland.
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