Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

By IGNATIUS SSUUNA KIGALI Rwanda AP Rwanda verified on Monday that discussions were underway with the United States regarding a foreseen agreement to host deported transients Related Articles How Alcatraz became America s the bulk notorious prison attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Strength and Human Services States sue Trump administration for blocking the evolution of wind force Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US governing body health-tracking programs A GOP congressman is peppered with questions about Trump during raucous town hall Rwanda s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday explained state media that the talks were in the early stage When required by The Associated Press on Monday he established the talks Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the probable deal for Rwanda but previous local media reports suggest that the U S would likely fund a plan to have displaced persons integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives This wouldn t be Rwanda s first time hosting deported settlers The East African nation previously had an agreement with the U K to host refugees Plans for the initiative including prepared accommodations were in the final stages but the deal collapsed after the Labour Party took office in Rwanda has faced statements of human rights abuses and is presently in the process of brokering a peace deal with the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo where Rwanda-backed M rebels have been behind attacks in the mineral rich eastern Congo region Nduhungirehe informed state media on Sunday that Rwanda and Congo had already submitted their respective draft proposals which will form the basis of a final peace agreement document expected to be signed in the U S next month The minister noted the migrant deal between Rwanda and the U S was consistent with Rwanda s long-standing commitment to humanitarian cooperation and the pursuit of migration solutions Follow AP s Africa coverage at https apnews com hub africa