Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

KIGALI Rwanda AP Rwanda authenticated on Monday that discussions were underway with the United States regarding a feasible agreement to host deported displaced persons Rwanda s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday notified state media that the talks were in the early stage When demanded by The Associated Press on Monday he established 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 undertaking to have foreigners 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 immigrants 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 at this time 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 disclosed 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