Rwanda Receives First Group of Migrants Under US Deportation Deal
Rwanda has received its first group of migrants under a new bilateral arrangement with the United States. The government confirmed the arrival of seven vetted migrants, with three expressing a desire to return to their home country and four wishing to stay and build a life in Rwanda.
This move is part of a wider strategy to relocate deportees to third countries, following a similar approach by former President Donald Trump. Rwanda defended the scheme, citing its historical experience.
The migrants will be accommodated with the help of the International Organization for Migration.
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