The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund says the United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer. The lawyer describes the transfer as “super dangerous” and says the activist has no connection to the country. The group also said that three Iranian women who fled persecution faced the prospect of deportation, including one who converted to Christianity. The accounts report that the deportations relate to individuals associated with pro-democracy activity in Iran and who sought protection after fleeing what they describe as persecution. The reports highlight concerns that the women could be exposed to serious harm after removal, particularly given the circumstances of the countries involved and the legal defense group’s assessment of risk. Both outlets attribute the information to the lawyer and the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund, and neither report provides details on the US government’s rationale for the removals.
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund says the United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic, according to her lawyer. The lawyer describes the transfe...
- A lawyer for the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund says the US deports an Iranian pro-democracy activist to the Central African Republic.
- The lawyer characterizes the transfer as “super dangerous” and says the activist has no connection to the Central African Republic.
- The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund says three Iranian women were at risk of deportation.
- One of the women reportedly converted to Christianity.
- The reports attribute the claims to the lawyer and the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund.
The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund said three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who converted to Christianity.
14 hours agoBy Robbie Corey-BouletDAKAR, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said on Friday, describing it as a "super dangerous" transfer to a country with which the activist has no connection.The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund (IALDF) said on Thursday three Iranian women who fled persecution were at risk of deportation, including one who had converted to Christianity.
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