Trump plans to deport Iranians to violence-plagued central African nation in new deal
The Trump administration is arranging to deport a group of Iranian asylum seekers and other migrants to the Central African Republic under a new third‑country agreement. The first flight could carry about 20 individuals from Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey as early as Thursday. Officials say the deal could eventually result in hundreds of migrants being sent to the violence‑plagued African nation, prompting criticism from immigration lawyers.
- ▪The United States has negotiated a third‑country removal agreement with the Central African Republic to transfer migrants who cannot be returned to their home countries.
- ▪The initial deportation flight is expected to include roughly 20 people from Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey and may depart within days.
- ▪The Central African Republic has a history of political instability, armed insurgencies and widespread violence, raising concerns about the safety of deported migrants.
- ▪The administration previously used a similar arrangement to deport migrants to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- ▪Immigration defense attorneys have voiced opposition to the plan, warning of potential human‑rights violations.
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Afghanistan Trump plans to deport Iranians to violence-plagued central African nation in new deal First flight could carry roughly 20 people from Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Turkey as early as Thursday By Emma Bussey Fox News Published June 11, 2026 6:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tom Homan: I expect deportation numbers to increase, border crossings to decrease 'Border czar' Tom Homan argues that stepping up the deportation of illegal immigrants is a core promise to President Donald Trump’s voters on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration is preparing to deport a group of Iranian asylum-seekers and other migrants to the Central African Republic (CAR) under a newly…
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