Overview

• Washington has forwarded an initial roster of ten migrants to Rwandan authorities for approval under the June agreement that covers up to 250 deportees.
• Under the pact, Rwanda will vet each proposed deportee and offer approved migrants housing, healthcare and workforce training upon arrival.
• The deal represents President Trump’s broader third-country removal strategy to deport undocumented immigrants to partner nations.
• Kigali has positioned itself as a key partner for Western deportation programs despite rights groups’ warnings about its human rights record.
• Preparations are now underway to begin transfers once Rwanda completes vetting of the first group of migrants.