Kampala, Uganda – The Government of Uganda has agreed to receive an unspecified number of immigrants deported from the United States under a controversial policy signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The law, which allows Washington to relocate deportees to third-party countries rather than their countries of origin, has seen several nations consent to act as host destinations. Uganda is among the countries that have agreed to take in the affected individuals.
While details remain scant, including the exact number of immigrants expected and the terms of their resettlement, the move underscores Uganda’s long-standing role as a host country for displaced persons. Uganda already accommodates hundreds of thousands of refugees from across Africa, making it one of the largest refugee-hosting nations in the world.
Government officials have not yet commented publicly on the timeline or modalities of receiving the deportees. However, the agreement is expected to spark public debate, particularly given the economic pressures and resource constraints already facing the country.
International observers note that the U.S. policy has attracted both support and criticism globally, with advocates saying it provides a solution to immigration backlogs, while critics argue it places undue burdens on third-party countries.
