Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

KIGALI Rwanda AP Rwanda substantiated on Monday that discussions were underway with the United States regarding a possible agreement to host deported asylum seekers Rwanda s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday communicated state media that the talks were in the early stage When sought by The Associated Press on Monday he ratified the talks Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the prospective deal for Rwanda but previous local media reports suggest that the U S would likely fund a project to have displaced persons integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives This wouldn t be Rwanda s first time hosting deported immigrants The East African nation previously had an agreement with the U K to host movers 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 charges 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 stated 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 announced 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 Source