Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe announced ongoing discussions with Washington regarding a potential agreement to accept deported third-country nationals from the U.S. Although plans are not final, he mentioned Rwanda's past experience with similar arrangements. The U.S. State Department acknowledged the importance of international collaboration in tackling illegal migration. This reflects a broader trend of seeking countries to accept deportees. Critics have raised concerns over Rwanda's human rights record, particularly under President Kagame, amid failures of similar past initiatives, such as the U.K.'s costly plan that ended without success.
Nduhungirehe confirmed that discussions with the U.S. on a migration agreement are taking place, indicating Rwanda's readiness to potentially take in deported nationals.
The U.S. State Department emphasized that fostering international cooperation is essential for addressing illegal migration and safeguarding national borders.
Rwanda has previously participated in similar migration deals, claiming experience, though critics express concerns about the country's human rights practices under President Kagame.
The failed U.K. plan to deport migrants to Rwanda cost nearly $1 billion, which critics labeled ineffective and a misunderstanding of human rights obligations.
Collection
[
|
...
]