The United States has deported dozens of individuals, including a brother of Afghans who assisted the U.S. military, to the Central African Republic. This controversial action includes at least 12 Afghan citizens, alongside eight Iranians and others. Advocates and lawyers report that the deportation occurred despite fears for the safety of those returned, particularly regarding the Afghan individual’s family facing threats from the Taliban. Activists claim the deportations stem from undisclosed agreements made by the previous administration. Concerns are rising about the welfare of these individuals in the Central African Republic, a country facing its own instability. The deportations raise questions regarding U.S. obligations to its allies and the protection of vulnerable populations. Further investigation into the secret agreements driving these removals is underway.