Controversy Surrounding Uganda's Agreement with the U.S. on Deported Migrants
Critics in Uganda have raised concerns about a recent agreement with the United States to accept deported migrants without parliamentary approval. They argue that this deal could potentially benefit the authoritarian president, Yoweri Museveni, who has faced U.S. sanctions targeting government officials, including the parliamentary speaker. Opposition figures, such as lawmaker Ibrahim Ssemujju, believe that Museveni will welcome this agreement as a way to alleviate political pressure.