Uganda-U.S. Agreement on Third-Country Nationals: A Temporary Refuge

Uganda has reached a temporary accord with the United States to offer refuge to nationals from third countries who are unable to secure asylum in America, the Ugandan foreign affairs ministry announced on Thursday.

The move excludes individuals with criminal records and unaccompanied minors. The agreement seeks to support President Donald Trump's agenda of increasing deportations, including sending convicted individuals to countries like South Sudan and Eswatini.

Uganda has expressed a preference for accepting people of African descent and is currently working with the U.S. to finalize the details of the arrangement. The decision comes as Uganda hosts nearly two million refugees and asylum-seekers from regional countries.

(With inputs from agencies.)