Uganda Confirms Deal to Host US-Deported Migrants

Uganda has confirmed an agreement with the United States to accept migrants deported from the U.S. who fail to secure asylum, specifically targeting third-country nationals mainly from African countries, excluding unaccompanied minors and individuals with criminal records. This arrangement is part of President Donald Trump's broader immigration crackdown, which includes deportations to third countries amid challenges in repatriating migrants to their countries of origin. The deal is described as temporary, with detailed implementation modalities still being negotiated between the two governments. Uganda, which already hosts Africa's largest refugee population, expressed concern about the integration challenges posed by deportees considered unwanted by their home countries. The agreement follows similar arrangements between the U.S. and other countries such as Rwanda, South Sudan, and Honduras. Human rights groups have raised concerns that such deportations to third countries risk exposing migrants to abuses, potentially violating international laws.