The United States US and Rwanda have agreed for the African country to accept up to 250 migrants deported from America.
This comes as President Donald Trumps administration takes a hardline approach toward immigration.
The agreement, first reported by Reuters , was signed by US and Rwandan officials in Kigali in June, said the Rwandan official, speaking on condition of anonymity, adding that Washington had already sent an initial list of 10 people to be vetted.
Rwanda has agreed with the United States to accept up to 250 migrants, in part because nearly every Rwandan family has experienced the hardships of displacement, and our societal values are founded on reintegration and rehabilitation, says the Rwandan Government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo.
Under the agreement, Rwanda has the ability to approve each individual proposed for resettlement. Those approved will be provided with workforce training, healthcare, and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives in Rwanda, giving them the opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the last decade.
