WASHINGTON: The United States has deported a group of migrants, including individuals from Iran, Afghanistan and other countries, to the conflict-ridden Central African Republic, according to media reports.
The group consists of approximately 20 migrants, including two Iranian women. Reports indicate that among those deported is an Iranian pro-democracy activist who had previously fled to the United States and had been granted legal protection by an immigration court.
The Central African Republic is considered one of the world’s most unstable countries, facing decades of armed conflict, political instability, and widespread human rights violations.
The U.S. State Department has designated it as a Level 4 travel advisory zone, warning citizens not to travel there under any circumstances.
Officials have cited ongoing security threats in the region, including violence, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks. Sources also revealed that migrants from Armenia and Iraq were among those deported.
The decision has raised concerns among legal experts and human rights advocates, particularly regarding the safety of deportees sent to high-risk regions.
