The Trump administration has successfully partnered with Rwanda in its efforts to expand the number of countries willing to accept U.S. deportees. Rwanda has welcomed this initiative, highlighting its potential commitment to receiving individuals deported from the U.S. Despite the deportations being relatively few, Rwanda's long-standing promotion of its status as a deportation destination raises concerns regarding its human rights record. The discussions coincide with U.S. diplomatic efforts concerning regional conflicts and delve into complex global migration policies and human rights considerations.
Rwanda has for years promoted itself as a destination for deportations of people who are not its citizens, which critics say is an attempt to downplay its reputation for human rights abuses under its long-running president, Paul Kagame.
The State Department, under the Biden administration, said last year that there were reports of 'significant human rights issues' in Rwanda, including extrajudicial killings and arbitrary detention.
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