Politics
Briefing: Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement
Strategic angle: A flight carrying deportees from the US has landed in Uganda, marking a controversial step in immigration policy.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 15 days ago
On April 2, 2026, a flight carrying a dozen deportees from the United States landed in Uganda, marking the first implementation of a controversial third-country agreement.
This development raises questions about the operational readiness of Uganda's immigration systems to handle incoming deportees and the associated logistical challenges.
Legal challenges are anticipated as critics describe the process as dehumanizing, which may impact future deportation operations and bilateral relations.