Sunday, 30 August 2026
Rīga TV

World and Latvian news in one place

WorldPublished: 30 August 2026 at 06:24

US deports relative of Afghans who helped American military to Central African Republic

The US has deported an Afghan national who had been granted protection in the country to the conflict-torn Central African Republic, after his relatives had assisted American forces in Afghanistan. He is among dozens sent to the country.

The United States has deported an Afghan national who had previously been granted protection status to the Central African Republic, a country still affected by ongoing armed conflict.

The individual is a relative of people who had assisted the US military during its operations in Afghanistan. According to the available report, this deportation is not an isolated case — the person is one of dozens who have been sent by US authorities to the Central African Republic in recent actions.

The case highlights how US immigration enforcement is affecting individuals whose families had ties to the American military presence in Afghanistan. People who were once considered close to US operations or allies now face removal to nations experiencing instability and violence.

The source report does not provide further detail on why the individual's protected status was withdrawn or why the Central African Republic was chosen as the deportation destination. The situation underscores broader questions about the treatment of Afghans connected to US military assistance efforts following the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Comments

0/1500

Comments are automatically moderated. No hate, threats, personal data or spam.

Loading comments…

More in this category