Episode
One Thing: She Fled Iran for the US. Why Was She Deported to Africa?
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- CNN 5 Things
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- Aug 30, 2026
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- 1457
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Summary
As the Trump administration continues to execute its mass deportation agenda in the US, a growing number of migrants are being sent to countries they’ve never been to. We follow the story of one such asylum seeker who fled persecution in Iran, only to be deported to one of the poorest and most volatile nations on the planet. For more: Trump’s secret deportation deals --- Guest: Isobel Yeung, CNN International Correspondent Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Mick Krever Photo By: Mick Krever/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices