US EditionSome in Uganda question a deal to receive deportees from the US like Abrego Garcia
Ugandan opposition claims the deportee agreement lacks parliamentary approval and serves political interests amid U.S. sanctions targeting government officials, opposition leaders said.
- On Monday, Ugandan opposition figures criticized an agreement to receive deported migrants from the United States, questioning the lack of parliamentary approval and its easing of pressure on President Yoweri Museveni.
- Facing U.S. pressure, the Biden administration imposed sanctions targeting many Ugandan officials, while negotiators for the Ugandan side reportedly reported directly to President Yoweri Museveni, whose long rule includes close U.S. counter-terrorism ties.
- The U.S. deported five men to Eswatini and eight to South Sudan in July, while Rwanda said it would accept up to 250 deportees, highlighting recent African removals.
- Opposition leaders said Mathias Mpuuga, until recently the leader of the opposition in Uganda's national assembly, said `the whole scheme stinks` and argued the matter should be handled by Parliament, while some lawmakers suggested the deal makes sense economically or politically for Museveni.
- Uganda is struggling to look after refugees fleeing violence in neighbouring countries, and it remains unclear what Ugandan authorities gain from accepting deportees, with few specifics provided by the permanent secretary.
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Residents of Uganda capital concerned about US deportations pact
Ugandans on Tuesday questioned an agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, highlighting the lack of parliamentary approval and that the deal eases political pressure on the country's authoritarian president.
Ugandan opposition figures question deal to receive deportees from the U.S.
Opposition figures and others in Uganda on Tuesday criticized an agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, questioning the lack of parliamentary approval and charging that the deal eases political pressure on the country's authoritarian president.
Figures from the opposition and others in Uganda criticized Tuesday an agreement with the United States to receive deported migrants, questioning the lack of parliamentary approval and claiming that the settlement alleviates political pressure on the country's authoritarian president.
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