Central African Republic Becomes New Destination for U.S. Deportees

The Central African Republic has agreed to accept migrants deported from the U.S., marking another deal under the Trump administration's strategy to expedite deportations to African countries. These moves bypass immigration court rulings that protect deportees. The specifics of the deal are still unclear, including the start date for flights.

The Central African Republic has agreed to accept migrants deported by the United States, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks the latest deal under the Trump administration's strategy to expedite deportations to African states, bypassing U.S. immigration court protections.

The agreement was discussed during a May 18 meeting in Bangui with a U.S. delegation led by Christian Jové Ehrhardt. However, key details such as the nationalities and number of migrants, or when deportation flights will begin, remain unclear.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is set to assist deportees upon arrival. The U.S. has already directed $85 million to IOM operations in the Central African Republic, yet specifics of the U.S.-CAR agreement are not publicly available. The Central African presidency and the U.S. State Department have not commented on the matter.