The Trump administration has struck deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda, facing criticism from human rights groups over the potential dangers for migrants sent to these nations.
US Establishes Deportation Agreements with Honduras and Uganda
US Establishes Deportation Agreements with Honduras and Uganda
Recent bilateral agreements with Honduras and Uganda solidify the US's stronger stance on deporting non-citizen migrants.
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The United States has secured agreements with both Honduras and Uganda, allowing for the expedited deportation of migrants as part of its intensified efforts to address illegal immigration, according to documents reviewed by CBS, a partner of BBC News. Under this new arrangement, Uganda will accept a currently unspecified number of African and Asian migrants who sought asylum at the US-Mexico border, while Honduras has consented to accept several hundred individuals from Spanish-language countries.
The initiative aligns with a broader effort by the Trump administration to incentivize nations to take back deported individuals who do not hold citizenship in those countries. Critics, including human rights advocates, have voiced strong opposition to these policies, citing the heightened risk for migrants who may face danger upon their return to countries known for their unstable conditions.
The agreement with Uganda stipulates that only migrants without criminal backgrounds will be accepted, though the exact number of deportees is yet to be determined. Honduras' arrangement spans a two-year period and may include families traveling with children, with some indications that the country may opt to accept a larger influx of migrants than originally anticipated.
These bilateral agreements form part of the Trump administration's strategy to establish deportation policies with various nations across different continents, including some with contentious human rights records. To date, over a dozen countries have reportedly agreed to repatriate foreign migrants.
In a related effort last week, the US State Department finalized a "safe third country" accord with Paraguay aimed at sharing the responsibility of managing illegal immigration. The administration has also been in discussions with several African nations, recently including Rwanda, which will take in up to 250 migrants under conditions that require individual approval for resettlement.
Rwanda's human rights history has also been criticized, leading to concerns about the potential risks for those deemed unsafe in other countries. Earlier this year, both Panama and Costa Rica announced intentions to accept hundreds of migrants from the US, further illustrating the Trump administration's aggressive deportation stance.
During his second term, President Trump has pushed vigorously for the elimination of undocumented migrants, a commitment that has garnered significant traditional electoral backing. The US Supreme Court's recent decisions have enabled the Trump administration to proceed with deportations to third countries without granting migrants the opportunity to present their safety concerns—a move that prompted dissent from several justices who deemed it a serious violation of ethical standards.
International human rights experts have raised alarms regarding these deportation practices, suggesting they could breach international laws governing refugee treatment and safety.
The United States has secured agreements with both Honduras and Uganda, allowing for the expedited deportation of migrants as part of its intensified efforts to address illegal immigration, according to documents reviewed by CBS, a partner of BBC News. Under this new arrangement, Uganda will accept a currently unspecified number of African and Asian migrants who sought asylum at the US-Mexico border, while Honduras has consented to accept several hundred individuals from Spanish-language countries.
The initiative aligns with a broader effort by the Trump administration to incentivize nations to take back deported individuals who do not hold citizenship in those countries. Critics, including human rights advocates, have voiced strong opposition to these policies, citing the heightened risk for migrants who may face danger upon their return to countries known for their unstable conditions.
The agreement with Uganda stipulates that only migrants without criminal backgrounds will be accepted, though the exact number of deportees is yet to be determined. Honduras' arrangement spans a two-year period and may include families traveling with children, with some indications that the country may opt to accept a larger influx of migrants than originally anticipated.
These bilateral agreements form part of the Trump administration's strategy to establish deportation policies with various nations across different continents, including some with contentious human rights records. To date, over a dozen countries have reportedly agreed to repatriate foreign migrants.
In a related effort last week, the US State Department finalized a "safe third country" accord with Paraguay aimed at sharing the responsibility of managing illegal immigration. The administration has also been in discussions with several African nations, recently including Rwanda, which will take in up to 250 migrants under conditions that require individual approval for resettlement.
Rwanda's human rights history has also been criticized, leading to concerns about the potential risks for those deemed unsafe in other countries. Earlier this year, both Panama and Costa Rica announced intentions to accept hundreds of migrants from the US, further illustrating the Trump administration's aggressive deportation stance.
During his second term, President Trump has pushed vigorously for the elimination of undocumented migrants, a commitment that has garnered significant traditional electoral backing. The US Supreme Court's recent decisions have enabled the Trump administration to proceed with deportations to third countries without granting migrants the opportunity to present their safety concerns—a move that prompted dissent from several justices who deemed it a serious violation of ethical standards.
International human rights experts have raised alarms regarding these deportation practices, suggesting they could breach international laws governing refugee treatment and safety.
