Overview

• Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed ongoing discussions with the US, noting that talks are in their initial stages with no finalized agreement yet.
• The US deported an Iraqi refugee to Rwanda in April, marking a test case for potential future deportations under the proposed arrangement.
• The United Nations refugee agency raised concerns about potential onward refoulement of deported migrants, a claim Rwanda has denied, accusing the UNHCR of misinformation.
• Rwanda has previously positioned itself as a partner for Western nations seeking to outsource deportations, including a now-canceled agreement with the UK.
• The Trump administration is pursuing agreements with multiple countries to facilitate large-scale deportations as part of its immigration crackdown.