Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

KIGALI Rwanda AP Rwanda approved on Monday that discussions were underway with the United States regarding a foreseen agreement to host deported transients Rwanda s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe on Sunday reported state media that the talks were in the early stage When required by The Associated Press on Monday he proven the talks Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the expected deal for Rwanda but previous local media reports suggest that the U S would likely fund a campaign to have foreigners integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives This wouldn t be Rwanda s first time hosting deported transients The East African nation previously had an agreement with the U K to host foreigners 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 claims 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 recounted 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 declared 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