Rwanda in talks to receive migrants deported from US, foreign minister says
- In 2025, Rwanda and the United States have begun preliminary discussions about Rwanda potentially receiving migrants whom the U.S. Intends to deport, which could make Rwanda the first African nation to agree to such an arrangement.
- The discussions follow the Trump administration's intensified efforts to deport undocumented immigrants and ongoing agreements with other countries like El Salvador.
- Rwanda plans to integrate deported migrants via social programs, contrasting with detention centers like El Salvador's CECOT prison, though critics warn Rwanda's human rights record raises safety concerns.
- Rwanda’s top diplomat conveyed on state television that discussions are currently underway, but it remains too early to predict their outcome, assuring that updates will be provided once talks conclude.
- If finalized, the deal suggests a shift in resettlement policy, but UNHCR warns some migrants might be returned to unsafe countries, and Rwanda denies these allegations.
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Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants. Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday told state media that the talks were in the “early stage.” When asked by The Associated Press on Monday, he confirmed the talks. Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the potential deal for Rwanda, but previous local me…
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