A pro-democracy activist from Iran has been deported to the Central African Republic by the United States, according to her lawyer. The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund raised concerns about the deportation, stating that three Iranian women, including the deported activist, had fled persecution in Iran. One of the women had converted to Christianity, adding to her vulnerability. The deportation raises questions about the treatment of Iranian asylum seekers in the US and the potential risks they face upon return to, or transit through, unstable regions. Advocates argue the activist’s return to a country like the Central African Republic, facing its own political and security challenges, puts her at significant risk. The legal defense fund is continuing to advocate for the safety of the remaining two women facing potential deportation. Further details regarding the reasons for the deportation remain unclear.