Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

KIGALI Rwanda AP Rwanda endorsed on Monday that discussions were underway with the United States regarding a prospective agreement to host deported displaced persons Rwanda s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday advised state media that the talks were in the early stage When questioned by The Associated Press on Monday he substantiated the talks Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the possible deal for Rwanda but previous local media reports suggest that the U S would likely fund a activity to have foreigners integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives This wouldn t be Rwanda s first time hosting deported asylum seekers The East African nation previously had an agreement with the U K to host expatriates 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 accusations of human rights abuses and is as of now 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 described 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 stated 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