Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa NYT > Top Stories By: Miriam Jordan and Hamed Aleaziz 29 August 2026 at 19:29 The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic. Β© Sam Mednick/Associated PressThe Central African capital of Bangui, in 2024.