Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
Summary
Rwanda is discussing with the United States about accepting migrants that the U.S. wishes to deport. This relationship is under consideration but there is no final decision yet.Key Facts
- Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, confirmed they are in early talks with the U.S. about this matter.
- These talks are not new to Rwanda as they previously agreed to accept migrants from the U.K., although that plan was later abandoned.
- U.S.'s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, previously stated they were looking for countries to accept migrants.
- Since January, U.S. President, Donald Trump, has prioritized the quick removal of undocumented migrants.
- Other countries, including El Salvador, Panama, and Costa Rica, have accepted migrants deported from the U.S.
- An unnamed Rwandan official mentioned the country might accept expelled migrants from the U.S., after taking in an Iraqi in March.
- Despite criticism about its human rights record, Rwanda claims it is a safe place for refugees.
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