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immigration10 days ago•5 min saved

Deportees describe violent flights and 'legal limbo' in Central African Republic

The Trump administration’s third-country deportation program has sent over 25,000 migrants to nations where they have no ties, including the Central African Republic. Recent accounts from deportees in Bangui describe violent enforcement tactics, including pepper-ball strikes and restraint suits, during flights. A federal appeals court recently paused the program, citing insufficient notice and opportunity to challenge removals, but the administration is seeking Supreme Court intervention. Deportees report living in detention centers with no legal status, facing crime, disease, and language barriers in a country plagued by civil war and instability.

via Los Angeles Times|

#asylum-seekers #central-african-republic #ice-enforcement

international-justice15 days ago•1 min saved

ICC Convicts Seleka Commander of 2013 Central African Republic Torture Crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former Seleka militia commander, of crimes against humanity for his role in operating a detention facility in Bangui during the 2013 Central African Republic civil war. Judges ruled that he oversaw systematic torture, including waterboarding and a binding method known as 'Arbatacher', against supporters of former President Francois Bozize. While convicted on these charges, Abdel Kani was acquitted of three war crimes counts because the armed conflict had technically ended when those specific acts occurred. A separate hearing will determine his sentence. This marks the first conviction of a Seleka member by the ICC, following previous convictions of anti-Balaka leaders.

via Al Jazeera|

#central-african-republic #crimes-against-humanity #international-criminal-court

immigration18 days ago•26 min saved

Forced flights: Inside the US's secret third-country deportation deals

An international investigative project reveals the Trump era’s secret third-country deportations, signing deals with about 35 countries and flying tens of thousands of migrants to destinations like the Central African Republic, Ghana and beyond to deter asylum seekers. Led by Stephen Miller and backed by hundreds of millions in funding to agencies like the IOM, the program operates largely behind closed doors and has drawn court rulings on due process while rights lawyers say it undermines asylum protections. The stories of individuals such as Nika and Kuyateh illustrate the human cost of these expulsions and the broader shift away from traditional asylum pathways.

via The Guardian|

#central-african-republic #immigration #international-organization-for-migration

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Florida Cubans Deported to Central African Republic in Controversial Immigration Sweep

Thirty-six Cuban immigrants from Florida were deported on a 21‑hour flight to the Central African Republic as part of a DHS/ICE operation described by officials as the largest deportation effort in history. Detainees say they were kept in limbo with unclear asylum options and no clear information about their future, while advocates call it a humanitarian and due‑process concern. U.S. authorities say the removals are lawful and that ICE's custody responsibilities end once detainees are in third-country territory.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#central-african-republic #cuba #deportations

world1 month ago•2 min saved

US Sends Afghan Ally Relatives to Central African Republic

The Trump administration deported dozens of people, including an Afghan whose family aided the US military and who had asylum protection, to the Central African Republic. Advocacy groups confirmed the move, noting the Afghan family’s past ties to US forces and threats from the Taliban; the flight to Bangui was described as the third such deportation to CAR this year, part of a broader immigration crackdown.

via Al Jazeera|

#afghan-allies #afghanistan #central-african-republic

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Deported to the unknown: asylum seekers shipped to Africa under U.S. third-country deals

A CNN investigation follows Iranian activist Nika, who, despite asylum protections, was deported from the United States to the Central African Republic under a third-country agreement. Her case illustrates a growing pattern of sending migrants to countries they’ve never lived in, often unsafe, as the U.S. tightens immigration policy. She faces fear, malaria, and an uncertain future while lawyers pursue legal action to return her to the U.S., and a new wave of deportations to Africa continues.

via CNN|

#asylum #central-african-republic #deportations

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Pope calls for global aid as Ebola ravages DR Congo; prays for CAR mining victims

During the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV urged the international community to mobilize aid and involve local communities to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives out of about 5,300 cases amid conflict; he also prayed for the victims of a mining collapse in the Central African Republic.

via Vatican News|

#central-african-republic #drc #ebola

africa1 month ago•2 min saved

CAR artisanal gold mine collapse claims over 100 lives

An artisanal goldmine near Zamboye, CAR, collapsed after a landslide, killing more than 100 people and trapping many others. Rescue teams are recovering bodies and searching for survivors, with victims believed to include CAR and Cameroon nationals; authorities are investigating the incident amid ongoing concerns about safety in artisanal mining.

via The Guardian|

#africa #artisanal-mining #casualties

world-news3 months ago•77 min saved

Iranian asylum seeker deported to Central African Republic sparks concern

An Iranian woman is reported to be among migrants deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. U.S. officials declined to comment on future removals, and ICE did not immediately respond. The CAR is described as war-torn and impoverished, with Russian Wagner mercenaries playing a security role; Iran’s influence in CAR is noted by advocates, as the story contextualizes Moscow’s ties and regional geopolitics, per AP reporting from Dakar.

via AP News|

#central-african-republic #deportation #immigration

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Touadera Secures Third Term as Central African Republic President

Faustin-Archange Touadera has won a third term as President of the Central African Republic with 76.15% of the vote in the December 28 election, amid opposition claims of fraud and a boycott by the main opposition coalition. Voter turnout was 52.42%, and the election followed a constitutional change that abolished term limits. Touadera's security-focused campaign included support from Russian mercenaries and Rwandan soldiers, and he has signed peace deals with rebel groups.

via Al Jazeera|

#central-african-republic #conflict #presidential-election

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Central African Republic votes amid presidential bid and campaign challenges

The Central African Republic is holding elections with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeking a third term amid ongoing conflict, peace efforts, and concerns over electoral irregularities and foreign influence, particularly from Russia and Rwanda.

via The Guardian|

#central-african-republic #conflict #elections

world9 months ago•5 min saved

Central African Republic Elections Spark Concerns Over Power and Peace

Voters in Guinea and the Central African Republic are voting for presidents with incumbents favored to win, amid concerns over democratic processes and regional stability, as both countries navigate post-conflict recovery and international relations.

via BBC|

#central-african-republic #elections #guinea

world9 months ago•4 min saved

Central African Republic Prepares for Crucial Election Amid Political Tensions

Central African Republic's President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seeking a controversial third term after constitutional changes, relying heavily on Russian security support and resource exploitation, amid fragile security and economic gains, with concerns over ongoing unrest and criminality.

via Reuters|

#central-african-republic #russia #security

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Ngaïssona and Yekatom Sentenced for Central African Republic War Crimes

Edouard Ngaïssona and Alfred Yekatom, former leaders involved in the Central African Republic conflict, were convicted by the ICC of war crimes including murder, torture, and persecution of Muslims during 2013-14, with sentences of 12 and 15 years respectively, highlighting ongoing efforts to address impunity for atrocities in the region.

via BBC|

#alfred-yekatom #central-african-republic #edouard-ngaissona

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Panic in Bangui as blast kills 29 students in Central African Republic exam

A tragic crush at a school exam in Bangui, Central African Republic, caused by a nearby explosion, resulted in the deaths of 29 students and injuries to over 280, prompting the president to declare national mourning and order free treatment for the wounded. The incident highlights ongoing political instability and security issues in the country.

via BBC|

#bangui #central-african-republic #explosion