Rwanda accepts our seven people as part of the deportation agreement | Rwanda

Seven people arrived Rwanda The Rwandan government said it was part of a deal to accept the deportation of the United States.

“The first group of seven censored immigrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August … three expressed their desire to return to their home country, while four hoped to stay in Rwanda and build their lives in Rwanda,” government spokesman Yolande Makolo said on Thursday.

Officials did not provide information about the seven deported nationalities. Rwanda Say that on August 5, up to 250 will be accepted People from the United States show that it will “have the ability to approve the placement proposed by everyone.”

Makolo said the first arrival would be “a visit by international organizations, international migration and Rwanda Social Services organizations.”

Donald Trump’s administration has been pushing for deportation, negotiating controversial arrangements to send people to include South Sudan and Eswatiniformerly Swaziland.

Rwanda A profitable agreement was signed in 2022 to accept immigration from the UKjust for the agreement Abandoned when labor comes to power last year.

Kigali agreed with Washington’s plan because “almost every Rwandan family has experienced the difficulties of displacement,” Makro said earlier this month. She added that those arriving in Rwanda will receive training, health care and accommodation.

this Trump administration Deportation from third countries is defended as family states sometimes refuse to accept deported persons.

Rights experts warn that deportation would send people in violation of international law to countries at risk of torture, kidnapping and other ill-treatment.

Rwanda has a population of 14 million, claiming to be one of the largest Stable African countries and are praised for their modern infrastructure. However, the deal with the UK has been criticized by rights groups and faces long-term legal challenges.

President Paul Kagame’s administration has defendant Violations of human rights, undermining political dissent and press freedom.