Rwandan Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has confirmed that the country is in early discussions with the United States regarding the possibility of accepting migrants deported from the U.S.
He emphasized Rwanda’s commitment to offering a second chance to individuals facing challenges globally.
The talks follow recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said the U.S. is seeking countries willing to accept “some of the most despicable human beings.”
Nduhungirehe noted that such negotiations aren’t new for Rwanda, referencing a previous agreement with the UK to accept deported migrants—a plan ultimately scrapped due to legal challenges and a change in government.
In an interview, he reiterated that the current talks are ongoing and that it is too early to determine their outcome.
Since taking office in January, President Trump has prioritized expediting the deportation of undocumented immigrants, promising mass removals.
In a similar move, El Salvador recently offered to house U.S.-deported criminals, including some U.S. citizens, in its mega-prison, with President Nayib Bukele proposing a fee-based arrangement.
