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Rwanda welcomes first deportees from US in controversial deal
The Rwandan government has welcomed the first group of seven people deported from the United States as part of a controversial resettlement agreement. Officials reported that three of the individuals wish to return to their home countries, while four plan to remain in Rwanda and build new lives.
Rwanda has committed to accepting up to 250 people from the US, providing them with housing, healthcare, and training through international organizations and local social services. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deport migrants to third countries, including South Sudan and Eswatini.
Human rights experts have raised concerns that these deportations may violate international law, placing individuals at risk of abuse, torture, or abduction. Rwanda, with a population of 14 million, is considered one of Africa's most stable nations but has faced criticism for human rights violations and restrictions on political dissent.
The government emphasizes its capacity to vet each individual for resettlement, while critics question the safety and legality of sending people to countries other than their home nations.