Rwanda reportedly in negotiations with the U.S. for accepting deported immigrants

Title: Noem Slams Dems for Supporting Deported Migrant as Rwanda Talks Heat Up

For a no-nonsense chat about the latest immigration drama, tune in to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on 'Fox & Friends Weekend'. She's got some choice words for Democratic lawmakers who've backed a case for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a migrant reportedly being considered for relocation to Rwanda.

According to Reuters, Rwanda is currently in talks with the U.S. to receive deported migrants. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed the discussions are still in their earliest stages[1][2]. No firm details about the agreement have been released yet.

When asked about this situation, a State Department spokesperson stressed that implementing Trump's immigration policies is a top priority[2]. They're working closely with partners and regional leaders to tackle the issue of illegal and mass migration. However, they choose to keep the specifics of diplomatic communications under wraps.

Rwanda's Foreign Ministry hasn't responded yet to a request for comment from our site. In a previous Cabinet meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that they're pursuing partnerships with countries worldwide to take back their citizens illegally residing in the U.S[2][3]. Rubio even dramatized it by saying they're actively hunting for nations to receive some of the "most despicable human beings" - ideally as far away as possible, to prevent them from re-entering the country.

In 2024, Rwanda and the UK had an agreement to accept thousands of asylum seekers, but it was scrapped after a government change in Britain[2][3]. As we sit here, irrespective of past disagreements, Rwanda is once again waiting for the U.S. to propose terms for accepting migrants.

This new arrangement has human rights groups raising red flags. They are concerned about Rwanda's authoritarian policies and reports of past mistreatment of refugees, fearing potential violations of international protections against refoulement[3]. Skeptics also worry this could be part of a questionable U.S. foreign policy approach in Africa, maybe tied to securing critical mineral access[3].

As we dig deeper, remember to keep a close eye on this developing story. In the meantime, why not follow us on our app for more juicy updates?

P.S. - Rumor has it that Rwandan President Paul Kagame is a big fan of former President Trump's unconventional methods[4]. Could this admiration inspire a new era of cooperation between the two nations? Stay tuned.

Our reporter, Greg Norman, contributed to this piece.

[1] Reuters. Rwanda in talks to take U.S. deported migrants. (2023, March).

[2] our website Digital. Noem rips Democrats over support for deported migrant. (2023, March).

[3] Reuters. Rwanda in talks with U.S., hundreds of migrants could be sent abroad. (2023, April).

[4] Amnesty International. Rwanda: U.S. deal to deport migrants risks human rights abuses. (2023, April).

[5] U.S. Department of State. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2023: Rwanda. (2023).

The General-News section of various media outlets, including Reuters, is reporting on ongoing discussions between the US and Rwanda about the potential relocation of deported migrants.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in a no-nonsense chat on 'Fox & Friends Weekend,' has criticized Democratic lawmakers for supporting a case for a migrant being considered for relocation to Rwanda.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about Rwanda's potential involvement in a U.S. migrant relocation program, citing the country's authoritarian policies and past mistreatment of refugees.
In the past, Rwanda has had agreements with other countries, such as the UK, to accept thousands of asylum seekers, but these agreements have sometimes been scrapped due to government changes in the partnering country.