US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
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"Trump has embarked on sweeping efforts to remove undocumented migrants - a key election promise that drew mass support during his campaign."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the two countries, Uganda and USA had signed a memorandum of cooperation in the examinations of protection requests of individuals who may be removed from the USA."
— Vincent Bagiire , Executive
"It is on this basis that the Government of Uganda, having been considered a safe third country, reviewed and accepted a proposal from the Government of the USA."
— Bagiire Vincent Waiswa , Executive
"Uganda was expecting 'planeloads' of deportees from the U.S."
— Okello Oryem , Politician
"Uganda was expecting planeloads of deportees from the U.S. The agreement with the U.S. was signed in the pan-African spirit and over humanitarian concern for Africans unwanted in a foreign land."
— Okello Oryem , Politician
"The move aligns with Uganda’s 'longstanding commitment to sanctuary and dignity.'"
— Vincent Bagiire Waiswa , Politician
"It’s a humanitarian concern for Africans unwanted elsewhere."
— Henry Okello Oryem , Politician
Key People
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
State minister for Foreign Affairs in Uganda.
Okello Oryem is a Ugandan state minister in charge of foreign affairs.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda.
Permanent secretary in Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
Uganda has confirmed receiving eight individuals deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these individuals are of African origin and will have their protection requests processed in Uganda.
Uganda has received eight individuals from the United States under a bilateral migration agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these individuals are of African origin and will have their protection requests processed in Uganda.
Twelve people deported from the U.S. arrived in Uganda, marking the first known arrivals since Uganda and the U.S. signed a bilateral deal permitting the transfers. The Uganda Law Society criticized the process as undignified and dehumanizing.
Twelve people deported from the U.S. arrived in Uganda, the first known arrivals since the bilateral deal permitting such transfers. The Uganda Law Society criticized the process as undignified and dehumanizing.
Another eight rejected asylum seekers from the United States have arrived in Uganda under a bilateral agreement. The Uganda Law Society has filed a High Court petition seeking to block further transfers, describing the process as undignified and dehumanizing.
Eight individuals from different African countries have been deported to Uganda from the United States, marking the first such transfer under a migration deal signed last year. The Uganda Law Society has condemned the deportations, describing the process as illegal and dehumanizing.
The Ugandan government has confirmed the arrival of eight individuals deported from the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that their protection requests will be handled accordingly, though their identities may not be disclosed due to privacy reasons.
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