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Rwanda says 7 deportees arrived from the US in August under agreement with Washington
Seven vetted migrants arrived mid-August under a U.S.-Rwanda deal; four plan to stay and receive housing, healthcare, and training, while three wish to return home, officials said.
- A group of seven migrants has arrived in Rwanda as part of an agreement with the United States to accept deportees, according to the Rwandan government.
- Rwanda plans to accept up to 250 migrants from the US, which was stated by the government on August 5.
- According to Yolande Makolo, three individuals in the first group wish to return home, while four want to remain in Rwanda.
- Rights experts have warned that deportations could violate international law, as indicated by various human rights groups.
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