Summary
The United States deported eight people from various African countries to Uganda. This marks the first transfer under a migration agreement between the U.S. and Uganda, designating Uganda as a safe third country for certain migrants. Uganda's foreign ministry confirmed the arrival, but the Uganda Law Society criticized the deportations.
Key Facts
- Eight individuals from Africa were deported from the United States to Uganda.
- The transfer is the first under a recent migration agreement between the U.S. and Uganda.
- The agreement makes Uganda a "safe third country" for certain migrants.
- Uganda's foreign ministry confirmed the arrival of the group on a recent Wednesday.
- The Uganda Law Society criticized the deportations, calling them undignified and challenging their legality.
- President Trump's administration has increased deportations to third countries since his second term started.
- Uganda accepts deportees without criminal histories and provides them with sanctuary.
- Other African countries, like Eswatini, Ghana, and South Sudan, also accept deportees from the U.S.
