Central African Republic
Coverage of Central African Republic in the Nexus archive.
- Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The complaint claims the U.S. and Iranian governments coordinated to identify detained Iranians and pressure them to return, including sharing asylum application details. Over 600 Iranians were detained in immigration custody last year, and some were deported to countries like the Central African Republic.
- Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating regulations and endangering individuals. The complaint claims U.S. officials arranged meetings with Iranian representatives to coordinate deportations, including details of asylum applications involving persecution for religious conversion, sexuality, or anti-government protests.
- DR Congo says 1,307 Ebola cases confirmed, including 377 deaths
DR Congo has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases, including 377 deaths. The outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, which borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR).
- Central African Republic: Former Car Leader Bozizé On Trial Over Crimes Against Humanity
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé for crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.
- UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé
A UN-backed court in the Central African Republic began the trial of François Bozizé, accused of crimes against humanity for abuses by his security forces between 2009 and 2013. Bozizé is being tried in absentia after fleeing to Guinea-Bissau, while three former military officials also face charges. The case involves alleged atrocities at Bossembélé prison and military training center.
- Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
A former CAR president is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity, including murder, enforced disappearance, torture, and rape committed by his security forces.
- Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes
The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will begin the trial in absentia of François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, who seized power in a 2003 coup and was overthrown in 2013, has been in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023.
- US deports migrants, including Iranian activist, to CAR
The US deported approximately two dozen migrants, including an Iranian activist, to the Central African Republic (CAR). The Trump administration has signed controversial agreements with several African nations to deport migrants it cannot repatriate.
- United States deports migrants, including Iranian women, to Central African Republic
The United States has deported migrants, including Iranian women, to the Central African Republic. The article references an aerial view of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, on March 8, 2024.
- U.S. deports Afghani and Iranian migrants to Central African Republic
The U.S. administration deported approximately 20 migrants from Afghanistan and Iran to the Central African Republic. A U.S. official confirmed the action to CBS News, specifying the migrants were sent on Friday.
- Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
An Iranian woman is among two dozen migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic under Trump administration policies involving third-country agreements. The deportations face legal challenges, as some migrants were granted court protections against deportation to their home countries, with concerns they may be forced to return to nations they fled.
- US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
The US has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, which her lawyer called a 'super dangerous' move. Three Iranian women, including one who converted to Christianity, are at risk of deportation, according to the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund.
- US deportation flight carrying Iranians en route to C.African Republic
A US deportation flight carrying nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Georgia is en route to the Central African Republic. The flight is part of a trend of third-country deportations under President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The US State Department advises against traveling to the CAR due to its unstable conditions.
- Austin Metcalf's family faces death threats after Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and more top headlines
Austin Metcalf's family is facing death threats following Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction. The article also highlights SpaceX's stock market debut and Trump's announcement regarding the Kharg Island proposal.
- Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
An Iranian woman is among a group of migrants deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. The deportation was confirmed by attorneys.
- Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
An Iranian woman is among approximately two dozen migrants deported from the U.S. to the Central African Republic, part of the Trump administration’s policy of sending third-country nationals to nations that have agreed to accept them. The deportations face legal challenges, with some migrants temporarily halted from removal due to credible fear claims, while the Central African Republic remains a conflict-affected, impoverished country.
- Iranian migrants included in planned deportations to Central African Republic
The Trump administration is planning to deport Iranian migrants, including two women previously granted legal protection in the US, to the Central African Republic under an arrangement allowing CAR to receive deportees from third countries. Details about the timing and legal basis for the deportations remain unclear, and US authorities have not publicly commented.
- Trump plans to deport Iranians to violence-plagued central African nation in new deal
The Trump administration plans to deport Iranian asylum-seekers and other migrants to the Central African Republic (CAR) under a third-country agreement. The first flight could include 20 people, including Syrians and Afghans, with two Iranian women facing potential torture if returned to Iran. CAR, a politically unstable nation with a history of coups, will house deportees in Bangui without immediate repatriation.
- US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to the Central African Republic, a volatile and impoverished country. Two Iranian women, a Christian convert and a pro-democracy activist, face potential torture and persecution if deported.
- US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk
The U.S. government has reached a deportation agreement with the Central African Republic (CAR) to expel asylum seekers and migrants with no legal or personal ties to CAR, a country marked by conflict and extreme poverty. This practice, part of a broader third-country deportation strategy involving over 30 nations, risks sending individuals to persecution and violates U.S. and international laws.
- US to send third-country deportees to Central African Republic
Central African Republic has agreed to accept third-country deportees from the United States, part of the Trump administration's deals with African nations to expedite removals. The U.S. has sent such deportees to countries including Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Equatorial Guinea under opaque agreements criticized by Senate Democrats as costly.
- Photos of women risking death to give birth in Central African Republic
The article highlights photos depicting women in the Central African Republic facing life-threatening risks during childbirth. It underscores the dangerous conditions associated with maternal health in the region.
- ‘I gave birth in the street“: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa
Conflict and fragile health systems in the Central African Republic and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa contribute to high maternal mortality rates, with women like Maude Ahmad Fadala giving birth without medical assistance in refugee camps. The World Health Organization reports nearly two-thirds of global maternal deaths occur in conflict-affected regions, and the UN states women in CAR are 40 times more likely to die in childbirth than in the U.S.
- ‘I gave birth in the street’: Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of Africa
Women in the Central African Republic are 40 times more likely to die during pregnancy or childbirth compared to women in the United States, as reported by the United Nations. The article highlights how conflict in parts of Africa exacerbates risks for childbirth.
- Ebola epidemic: Ten African countries at risk
Africa CDC warns ten additional African countries are at risk as the Ebola outbreak spreads. Uganda confirms new cases, while three Red Cross volunteers died in eastern DR Congo. Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in Mongbwalu and Rwampara forced suspected cases to flee.