Uganda says it has reached an agreement with the United
States to accept deported migrants.
The country’s foreign ministry announced the development in
a statement on Thursday, noting that the agreement is “temporary”.
The deal applies to third-country nationals who were denied
asylum but are unwilling or unable to return to their home countries.
Uganda said it would prefer deportees from African
countries.
“Individuals with criminal records and unaccompanied minors
will not be accepted,” the terms added.
It is unclear how many migrants the East African country
would eventually take.
Vincent Bagiire, permanent secretary, said both countries
are working out implementation modalities.
The agreement is part of a broader US policy under President
Donald Trump’s administration aiming to deport millions of “undocumented
immigrants” to third-party countries.
Human rights advocates have criticised the move, warning
that migrants could face heightened risks if relocated to countries where they
may lack adequate protection.
Washington has been courting several African governments to
advance the deportation policy, with mixed results.
South Sudan, Eswatini, and more recently Rwanda, have signed
on.
Nigeria, however, declined a proposal to take in Venezuelan
deportees with criminal records, Yusuf Tuggar, foreign minister, said.
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