Rwanda has struck a deal with the US to take in up to 250 migrants. The agreement, confirmed by government spokesperson Yolande Makole, includes providing these individuals with job training, healthcare, and housing. Rwanda will have the final say on who gets accepted.

The White House hasn't directly commented on the deal but mentioned ongoing talks with countries willing to help remove migrants from the US. This deal comes after the UK had already paid Rwanda £240m ($310m) to house asylum seekers, though it's unclear what will happen to those facilities now.

Human rights experts are worried. Sending migrants to a third country, like Rwanda, might break international laws. Rwanda's human rights record isn't perfect, and there are concerns about the safety of these migrants. Additionally, Rwanda has been accused of supporting a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though they deny it.

In June, Rwanda and DR Congo signed a ceasefire deal in Washington. This is part of a larger effort to bring peace to the region after decades of conflict.

Details of the deal are still being worked out, and more information will be shared once it's finalized. This deal has sparked a lot of questions and concerns, and it's important to keep an eye on how it unfolds.

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